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D161 HPW

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 HPW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,023 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded underside in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,010 miles

Front All direction indicators not working and rear in-op (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded underside in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

some surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Nov 2020 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

some surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 May 2019 78,085 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Upper stone chip to screen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside bottom suspension joints have slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 77,351 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2014 77,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,885 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,308 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 71,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 67,750 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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D161 HPW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D161 HPW, 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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D161 HPW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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