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D146 VCX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 VCX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,865 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch section corroded and insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,454 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber supports perished and cracked - likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 76,765 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Vehicle registered post 01-04-1986 (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Steering lock stop loose in hub (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end clamp loose on threads (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end clamp loose on threads (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,636 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,150 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,149 miles

Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability O/S/F (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,688 miles

Both side front king pins showing signs of wear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside exhaust clamp requires re securing

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,470 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,374 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,440 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 63,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,610 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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D146 VCX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 D146 VCX, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D146 VCX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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