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C831 MRX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 MRX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 18,403 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 16,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 16,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 13,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,629 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 12,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 12,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,951 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 10,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,313 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front headlamps have tape on to product straight beam pattern

offside and nearside front kingpins have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,003 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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C831 MRX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C831 MRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C831 MRX registered?

C831 MRX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C831 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C831 MRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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