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C952 VLB

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,741 mi
Last recorded1,741 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 VLB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 1,741 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 1,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 1,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 72 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,293 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,970 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,642 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 82,629 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,655 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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C952 VLB is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C952 VLB, 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 C952 VLB registered?

C952 VLB is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C952 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C952 VLB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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