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A44 DAV

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA44 DAV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,029 miles

Nearside center boot split on driveshaft

Offside center boot split on driveshaft

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside center boot split on driveshaft

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside center boot split on driveshaft

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,765 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 29,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,276 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,208 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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A44 DAV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A44 DAV, 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 A44 DAV registered?

A44 DAV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A44 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A44 DAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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