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C821 MCP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,752 mi
Last recorded40,752 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC821 MCP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,844 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 34,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,302 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 33,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has pressure cracks in sidewall but cords or ply are not visible

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 MCP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C821 MCP, 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 C821 MCP registered?

C821 MCP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C821 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C821 MCP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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