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D256 TTA

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 TTA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 84,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,322 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,206 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks rear fog (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer to tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at front (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at front (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

rear fog light wiring poor

Pass 27 May 2016 83,995 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both offside and nearside park brake efforts low

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both offside and nearside park brake efforts low

offside rear floor/inner sill corroded

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,537 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S and O/S floors at front.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,494 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,123 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,887 miles

Evidence of offside track rod arm fouling lower suspension arm - not touching at time of test.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch/body corroded

Offside front headlight mounting bracket corroded

Offside rear floorpan to sill corroded

Slight play noted in both front king pins - not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,865 miles

Corrosion noted in area of offside rear seat belt mounting - no belt fitted at time of test.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper brackets are corroded.

Slight corrosion noted nearside rear inner wheel rim.

Slight corrosion noted nearside rear seatbelt mounting area - has been welded from inside.

Slight play noted in both front king pin assemblies.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight play nearside front king pin

Slight play offside front king pin

Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,014 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play nearside front king pin

Slight play offside front king pin

Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 72,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,492 miles

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

slight play in offside rear radius arm bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,498 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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D256 TTA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D256 TTA, 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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D256 TTA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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