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C874 UPJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 UPJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 78,847 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,798 miles

Headlight mounting bar slight movement in mounting point

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 787,978 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed binding (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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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C874 UPJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C874 UPJ, 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 C874 UPJ registered?

C874 UPJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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