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C862 ABP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 ABP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Some play in king pin bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Some play in king pin bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 69,415 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 May 2017 69,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,576 miles

Parking and sevicec brake efficiency only just met requirements

Play in front suspension king pins

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 66,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in front king pins

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,892 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nosi in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,904 miles

corrosion to offside front floor,offside rear inner wheel arch, offside rear floor floor very rustylower floor,under

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to offside front floor,offside rear inner wheel arch, offside rear floor floor very rustylower floor,under

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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C862 ABP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C862 ABP, 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 C862 ABP registered?

C862 ABP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C862 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C862 ABP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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