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D188 YNV

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,335 mi
Last recorded3,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 YNV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 3,335 miles

2x kingpins have lift

Rear seats removed

Fail 10 Jul 2026 3,335 miles

2x kingpins have lift

Rear seats removed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 2,958 miles

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 4 Jul 2024 2,672 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2023 2,327 miles

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

headlamp beams poor patterns

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 4 Jul 2022 1,920 miles

headlamps poor beam patterns

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2022 1,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

headlamps poor beam patterns

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2021 1,505 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play has slight play at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

slight body corrosion

undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2020 996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,494 miles

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable inner joints on rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2019 100,494 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable inner joints on rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,027 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,027 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,256 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2012 95,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 95,903 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 95,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 95,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 94,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 94,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D188 YNV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D188 YNV, 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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D188 YNV is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 November 1986.

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