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C724 XVR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC724 XVR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,381 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 74,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 74,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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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C724 XVR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C724 XVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C724 XVR registered?

C724 XVR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C724 XVR safe to buy?

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