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C860 MEG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,362 mi
Last recorded57,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC860 MEG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 57,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,320 miles

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,338 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,653 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Apr 2013 47,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 16 May 2008 47,279 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,205 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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C860 MEG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C860 MEG, 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 C860 MEG registered?

C860 MEG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 November 1985.

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The MOT history for C860 MEG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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