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C79 PGX

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC79 PGX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,360 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 94,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 93,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 93,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,291 miles

head lamp deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2012 90,235 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,204 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front drive shafts have play

Fail 12 Jan 2011 90,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front drive shafts have play

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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C79 PGX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C79 PGX, 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 C79 PGX registered?

C79 PGX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C79 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C79 PGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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