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C995 CAH

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,346 mi
Last recorded18,346 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC995 CAH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 18,346 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 17,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 16,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 15,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 58% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 14,733 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 14,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

N/S/F drive shaft boots insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F drive shaft boots insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 7,704 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear floor/wheel arch area corroded

both rear bump stop area corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,635 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front seat belt in poor condition

Offside Rear floor/inner sill corroded

chassis rail corroded

hand brake effort just met min limits

oil leak-driping on exhaust

outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 95,238 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,570 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,557 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,507 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 90,507 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C995 CAH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C995 CAH, 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 C995 CAH registered?

C995 CAH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C995 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C995 CAH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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