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D260 ALH

1986 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,465 mi
Last recorded56,465 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 ALH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Corroded hole in floor pan

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Corroded hole in floor pan

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 52,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 52,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (King Pin) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Inner wheel arch corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (King Pin) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Inner wheel arch corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,113 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 47,104 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,811 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 45,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 43,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 48,222 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 8,491 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 8,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,018 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 6,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 2,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 99,346 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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D260 ALH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D260 ALH, 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 D260 ALH registered?

D260 ALH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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