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C747 JBH

1986 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,271 mi
Last recorded15,271 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 JBH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 15,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 9,040 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothside rear should investigate and adjust. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 6,861 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 1,875 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 1,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended insecurely mounted (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,853 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,324 miles

Front slight play in both king pins

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,992 miles

Nearside Front slight top and bottom play at wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 75,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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C747 JBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C747 JBH, 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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What year was C747 JBH registered?

C747 JBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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