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VAT 1S

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,368 mi
Last recorded23,368 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAT 1S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 22,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,390 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,377 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 8,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 8,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 6,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 4,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VAT 1S is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VAT 1S, 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 VAT 1S registered?

VAT 1S is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is VAT 1S safe to buy?

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