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C681 TLH

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,644 mi
Last recorded18,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC681 TLH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2025 18,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2023 16,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front o/s and n/s tyre treads slightly cracked/perished

o/s inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

o/s rear light lense slight damage

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in o/s and n/s front king pins/bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2021 15,497 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 15,170 miles

Nearside Front KING PIN ASSEMBLY WORN.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH HAVE PLAY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,248 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 14,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 12,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 12,586 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 12,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 12,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 11,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 9,328 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 9,328 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 9,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 8,955 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bulkhead battery mount fractured but not with in a prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2012 8,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bulkhead battery mount fractured but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2011 8,390 miles

both rear seats are missing

nearside front seat missing

Fail 4 May 2011 8,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear seats are missing

nearside front seat missing

Pass 18 May 2010 8,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 8,162 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 8,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 7,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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C681 TLH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 C681 TLH, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C681 TLH registered?

C681 TLH is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C681 TLH safe to buy?

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