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C686 RGW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,354 mi
Last recorded38,354 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC686 RGW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 38,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 32,233 miles

Nearside Front kingpin play

Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 4,858 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear floor/s panels in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine should investigate and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,654 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sill/ panels corroded in place. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

bothside rear tyres shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting exhaust support breaking/cut (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv gaiter in and out cracking /perishing should reaplace (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp aim and pattern not very defined marginally pass should reaplace

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv gaiter inner perishing /cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,884 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seeping oil, marginal pass should replace.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,771 miles

Offside Front kingpin , play.

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,711 miles

NSF driveshaft sliding joint boot split

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 77,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 77,081 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres on front and rear

filled king pins with grease and now only slight movement

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor insecure

rpm raised to 1500 to pass emmissions

Fail 24 May 2011 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

different size tyres on front and rear

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor insecure

Fail 28 May 2010 76,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 76,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2008 71,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 66,133 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 66,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C686 RGW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C686 RGW, 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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C686 RGW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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