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C918 TRP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 TRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight cut in offside front tyre but not showing cords

Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight cut in offside front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,350 miles

Emission CO reading close to limit of 3.5%

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

Steering effort high.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emission CO reading close to limit of 3.5%

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

Steering effort high.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C918 TRP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C918 TRP, 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 C918 TRP registered?

C918 TRP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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