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C948 JJO

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 JJO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,961 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 63,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,904 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 61,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear in both front king pin bushes

clutch pedal rubber missing

high uneven rear brake application

Fail 8 May 2017 61,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear in both front king pin bushes

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 May 2016 59,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced wear in both front king pin bushes

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s drive shaft has a split rubber cover

no main beam warning light fitted vehicle build on change over

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

wear to inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 May 2016 59,754 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers park in drivers view (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced wear in both front king pin bushes

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s drive shaft has a split rubber cover

no main beam warning light fitted vehicle build on change over

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

wear to inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,913 miles

lift in o/s track rod end

play in both front king pins

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,910 miles

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

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

lift in o/s track rod end

play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,886 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,952 miles

both front king pins slight play

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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C948 JJO is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C948 JJO, 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 C948 JJO registered?

C948 JJO is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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