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C85 CUW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC85 CUW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,303 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,591 miles

Central Lower windscreen has stone chip

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,125 miles

corrosion to offside centre floor.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,707 miles

some wear in front kingpins.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,170 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outrigger and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,508 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 63,117 miles

Diff bearings noisey

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 59,978 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,671 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,663 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 54,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,674 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear no plates starting to fade

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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C85 CUW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C85 CUW, 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 C85 CUW registered?

C85 CUW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C85 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C85 CUW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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