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TOY 518W

1985 Citroen 2CV

Orange Petrol 597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 518W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,465 miles

front brakes slightly pulling left

headlamp aims slightly low & offside over to left slightly

nearside brake lamp dimmer than offside

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,002 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,942 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,112 miles

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,407 miles

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

front nearside wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front nearside wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,964 miles

front nearside wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,958 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,880 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

lap only seat belts fitted at the rear offside and nearside

Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,880 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

lap only seat belts fitted at the rear offside and nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 15,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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TOY 518W is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TOY 518W, 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 TOY 518W registered?

TOY 518W is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is TOY 518W safe to buy?

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