Citroen 2 Cv6 Special (1982)

1,700 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1982 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special

CarHunch analysed 1,700 real MOT records for the 1982 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Only 10% of these 1982 Citroën 2CVs pass their MOT first time, far below the UK average of 80%—a stark warning that these cars demand serious mechanical attention before test day. The silver lining is that none of the 1,700 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, so failures tend to be fixable rather than catastrophic safety issues.

With a median mileage of 91,603 miles for a 42-year-old car, these are well-used but not exceptional survivors. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT remedial work and factor in that you'll likely need multiple visits to get it through the test—this isn't a casual weekend purchase, but rather a project for someone committed to keeping a classic alive.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
91,603
typical mileage
91,603–91,603 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1982 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1982 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

91,603
low mileage
91,603
typical
91,603
high mileage

Half of all 1982 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special vehicles fall between 91,603 and 91,603 miles.

MOT History Averages

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Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen 2 Cv6 Special:

1981 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990