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C881 UPJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 UPJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,816 miles

Offside headlight reflector in very poor condition

oil leaks

play in o/s/front suspension/king pin

shock absorbers corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and both rear (1.2.1 (e))

shock asorbers corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,996 miles

Engine oil filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Outer C/V boot weeping slightly

Offside Front Slight wear in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Shock absorbers slifghtly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 88,996 miles

Engine oil filter slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer C/V boot weeping slightly

Offside Front Slight wear in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Shock absorbers slifghtly corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 88,031 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight wear in king pin

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 87,957 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

lift in offside king pin

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,480 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in suspension king pin

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,419 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 86,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam worn out (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 85,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,464 miles

Advise light switch getting lazy inoperation

Advise offside Nearside front king pins movement

Offside front wing heavily corroded lower rear advise

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,464 miles

All position lamps not working Side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Ref print out (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low Offside nearside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working Offside rear (1.3.2b)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside Nearside front king pins (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front both (8.2.2)

Offside front wing heavily corroded lower rear advise

Pass 16 May 2015 84,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floorpan heavy corrosion

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floorpan heavy corrosion

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,296 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 81,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,428 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,604 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 67,497 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some play in o/s & n/s king pins

Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both kingpins.

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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C881 UPJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C881 UPJ, 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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C881 UPJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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