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C723 FJN

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,418 mi
Last recorded44,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 FJN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 44,418 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,300 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,159 miles

offside front tyre getting low outer edge

offside rear tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,089 miles

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

offside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,018 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on out edge

slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,017 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on out edge

slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,765 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion offside front floor

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre very low outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,476 miles

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

corrosion offside front floor

offside rear tyre low outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,476 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,364 miles

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

corrosion hole offside front floor

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,320 miles

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

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

corrosion hole offside front floor

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,887 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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C723 FJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C723 FJN, 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 C723 FJN registered?

C723 FJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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