MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
At the time of test there was a small fracture around the drivers seat mount
Both front and both rear floorpans are heavily patch repaired and corroded
Both headlamp reflectors are heavily tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is acceptable
Both rear 'C' post inner wings heavily corroded
Both rear inner wings are heavily patch repaired and corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
The boot floor has been heavily patch reapired and is corroded
Both rear bumper mounts are heavily corroded and holed
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
At the time of test there was a small fracture around the drivers seat mount
Both front and both rear floorpans are heavily patch repaired and corroded
Both headlamp reflectors are heavily tarnished but the beam patterns and light output is acceptable
Both rear 'C' post inner wings heavily corroded
Both rear inner wings are heavily patch repaired and corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
The boot floor has been heavily patch reapired and is corroded
Both rear bumper mounts are heavily corroded and holed
both front headlamp reflectors tarnished but still good pattern
slight exhaust blow front section
under body very heavily welded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front headlamp reflectors tarnished but still good pattern
slight exhaust blow front section
under body very heavily welded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both headlamp reflectors tarnished
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both headlamp reflectors tarnished
both head lamp reflectors slightly tarnished
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
both head lamp reflectors slightly tarnished
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C738 MRD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 C738 MRD, 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 C738 MRD registered?
C738 MRD is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C738 MRD safe to buy?
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