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C956 CFG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,362 mi
Last recorded60,362 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 CFG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 60,362 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,343 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 60,343 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,311 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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C956 CFG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C956 CFG, 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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What year was C956 CFG registered?

C956 CFG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C956 CFG safe to buy?

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