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C135 RRX

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,306 mi
Last recorded93,306 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 RRX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 93,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 92,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 92,646 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 92,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play to nearside king pin

Play to offside king pin

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear brake low efficiency

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,227 miles

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

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play in steering rack guide bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play in steering rack guide bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,392 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,754 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,754 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,284 miles

n/s/f cv boot damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f cv boot damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,534 miles

n/s hand brake cable routed close to exhaust

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

slight tear in o/s/r outer tyre wall not exposing cords

Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s hand brake cable routed close to exhaust

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

slight tear in o/s/r outer tyre wall not exposing cords

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,111 miles

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

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

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 46,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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C135 RRX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C135 RRX, 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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C135 RRX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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