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C722 KAX

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,851 mi
Last recorded37,851 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC722 KAX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached marked in yellow (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated brake fluid leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not locking in rail on one side (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached marked in yellow (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 37,811 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,137 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing / king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 29,846 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 26,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 23,606 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,674 miles

Slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,837 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 17,832 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 17,798 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 15,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 3,262 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 1,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 90,776 miles

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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C722 KAX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C722 KAX, 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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C722 KAX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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