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D277 TAR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 TAR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 61,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop mount corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,343 miles

Corrosion to bump stops rear

Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,237 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,066 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,126 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,769 miles

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

rear fog lamp loose

Fail 20 Jan 2010 7,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear fog lamp loose

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken (exhaust still secure)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,302 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 83,199 miles

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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D277 TAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 D277 TAR, 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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D277 TAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 February 1987.

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