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C966 OJM

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC966 OJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,522 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,522 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 98,094 miles

tempory fuel cap fitted--both front seats collapsed--osf floor very rusty--play in both front wheels both rear tyres are worn to 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,302 miles

floor rusty---rear floor rusty--rear tyres very low/perished--play in nsf king pin

Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

floor rusty---rear floor rusty--rear tyres very low/perished--play in nsf king pin

Pass 13 May 2008 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front king pins worn

front number plate cracked

o/s head light reflector poor condition

o/s/f floor pan very rusty

steering rack small amount of play

Fail 9 May 2008 95,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front king pins worn

front number plate cracked

o/s head light reflector poor condition

o/s/f floor pan very rusty

steering rack small amount of play

Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,468 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 92,468 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,268 miles

corrosion apearing to both rear inner sills

Fail 22 Mar 2006 89,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

corrosion apearing to both rear inner sills

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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C966 OJM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C966 OJM, 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 C966 OJM registered?

C966 OJM is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 December 1985.

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