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C648 COU

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,574 mi
Last recorded66,574 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC648 COU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 76,886 miles

silencer in poor condition//poor repair/passed mot but needs replacing soon//various areas of body corosion.......but not in PRESCRIBED AREAS...some lift in kingpins.advise greaseing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre perished and had low pressure....both rear brake pipes corroded...

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

wear noted in kingpins...general body corrosion..BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS.........

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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C648 COU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C648 COU, 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 C648 COU registered?

C648 COU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C648 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C648 COU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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