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C800 XDC

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,884 mi
Last recorded71,884 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 XDC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 71,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 71,059 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin bearings

Offside Front Slight play in king pin bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

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

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

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

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,045 miles

Nearside Front inner wing panel corroded and holed, but not considered load bearing

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front play in king pin

Fail 14 Jan 2021 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure inner wing panel fouling suspension arm (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PARKING BRAKE pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing panel corroded and holed, but not considered load bearing

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front play in king pin

Nearside Front unsecured inner wing panel fouling driveshaft

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Sight play in king pin

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sight play in king pin

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sight play in king pin

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sight play in king pin

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,196 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,334 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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bump stop insecure. (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,651 miles

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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C800 XDC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C800 XDC, 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 C800 XDC registered?

C800 XDC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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