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C683 UMY

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,893 mi
Last recorded61,893 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC683 UMY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 61,893 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 61,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 60,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,217 miles

Battery tray cracking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe clips missing nearside front chassis area.

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

Split pin missing from park brake leaver.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,427 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner cvj gaiter clips missing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 48,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,918 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracks on sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,500 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 28,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C683 UMY 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 70%.

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 C683 UMY, 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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C683 UMY is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 June 1986.

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