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D246 FLJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 FLJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 81,253 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,206 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 125/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 81,205 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking from pipe to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 125/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,123 miles

Nearside king pin worn on bushes

Fail 26 May 2018 81,123 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside king pin worn on bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,017 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,017 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,589 miles

n/s front king pin slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,614 miles

pin hole in o/s/outer cv boot

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 5 Jun 2010 79,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,253 miles

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

pin hole in o/s/outer cv boot

Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

pin hole in o/s/outer cv boot

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

Pass 27 May 2008 77,827 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 76,912 miles

n/s/r foot brake slightly out of balance

slight movement in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 16 May 2006 76,545 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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D246 FLJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D246 FLJ, 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 D246 FLJ registered?

D246 FLJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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