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C631 FYA

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC631 FYA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,654 miles

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,169 miles

n/s handbrake low efficiency

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,833 miles

Offside kingpin has play/lift

Fail 26 Jul 2024 70,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside kingpin has play/lift

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,370 miles

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Fail 21 Aug 2023 70,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,263 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s kingpin top bush

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,923 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s kingpin top bosh

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,784 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play/lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 28 May 2019 69,399 miles

n/n sill corroded at front and rear

n/s handbrake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear boot corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 69,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/n sill corroded at front and rear

n/s handbrake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear boot corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish boarder line

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish boarder line

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 64,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 64,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,689 miles

exhaust crossbox rattling, also crossbox mounting bracket split

Fail 4 May 2011 60,689 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust crossbox rattling, also crossbox mounting bracket split

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 57,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded

o/s/f king pin worn

Pass 1 May 2009 53,236 miles

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

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

both wipers slight deterioration

Pass 9 May 2008 48,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,066 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,714 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2005
Fail 29 Apr 2005 41,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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C631 FYA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C631 FYA, 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 C631 FYA registered?

C631 FYA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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