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C982 PAB

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,960 mi
Last recorded2,960 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 PAB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 2,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 2,847 miles

Oil leak

front bumper corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall.

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated (not wheel bearing).

Fail 8 Jun 2012 2,846 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front bumper corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall.

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated (not wheel bearing).

Fail 29 Feb 2012 2,840 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)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 2,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 350 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 298 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,523 miles

ALLTHUOGH THERE IS RESERVE TRAVEL I ADVISE TO ADJUST HANBRAKE SYSTEM

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 98,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,469 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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C982 PAB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C982 PAB, 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 C982 PAB registered?

C982 PAB is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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