MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both drive shaft inner boots deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight wear in both front king pins
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight wear in both front king pins
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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C786 FJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C786 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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C786 FJN is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 September 1985.
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