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C821 FDV

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,708 mi
Last recorded30,708 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC821 FDV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 30,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch inside vehicle and outer lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch inside vehicle and outer lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion to various body panels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 30,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

floor pan corroded

oil leak

play in steering

Fail 25 May 2016 30,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

floor pan corroded

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both sides of rear floor pan

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both sides of rear floor pan

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2013 30,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2013 30,303 miles

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,043 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,383 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat base in poor condition

fuel hose under front of vehicle perrished

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,867 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,673 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,672 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,667 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,567 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats fitted

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats fitted

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,400 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside rear brake pipe- surface corrosion

slight play in offside steering joint/rack

Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,295 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside rear brake pipe- surface corrosion

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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C821 FDV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C821 FDV, 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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C821 FDV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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