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C887 PTJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,526 mi
Last recorded7,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 PTJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 7,526 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 7,526 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 7,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 7,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,361 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 4,928 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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C887 PTJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C887 PTJ, 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 C887 PTJ registered?

C887 PTJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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