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C617 SCF

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC617 SCF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,057 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,973 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 57,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,882 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,782 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,722 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,588 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 May 2014 57,588 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,390 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,210 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 55,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 54,384 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?

Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
7,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,227
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,796
fog lamp not working 3,473
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,198
position lamp(s) not working 2,853
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C617 SCF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen 2CV fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C617 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen 2CV typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C617 SCF registered?

C617 SCF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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