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C12 CVD

1988 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CVD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,242 miles

centre exhaust system mounting rubber perished

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,166 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,071 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush link to suspension canister (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,771 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,415 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,492 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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C12 CVD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,917 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 C12 CVD, 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 38 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C12 CVD?

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What year was C12 CVD registered?

C12 CVD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is C12 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CVD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C12 CVD have outstanding finance?

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