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C974 VFA

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC974 VFA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,814 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,403 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,028 miles

Nearside Front has slight play

Offside Front has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,798 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,434 miles

Nearside king pin slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,933 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,523 miles

handbrake nearside just met requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,291 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,915 miles

slight freeplay in offside and nearside king pin joints

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,438 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 59,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,352 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C974 VFA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C974 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C974 VFA registered?

C974 VFA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C974 VFA safe to buy?

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