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C918 ULU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 ULU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,335 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 85,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 81,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 81,643 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings / floors (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,426 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floors (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,420 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,733 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 75,728 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,057 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,066 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2009 68,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 64,214 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 64,208 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,174 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slighty noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,942 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 62,940 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 ULU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ULU, 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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C918 ULU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 December 1985.

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