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D278 WWP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,901 mi
Last recorded23,901 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 WWP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 23,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 23,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 23,556 miles

Rear boot floor corroded but not excessively

Pass 12 Dec 2022 23,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,954 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,733 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 22,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside car and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 21,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,596 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint dried up and noisy on lock check (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,780 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 14,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,732 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 7,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 5,517 miles

Slight lift inO/S king pin

Fail 16 Jun 2014 5,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 4,437 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

the nearside rear outer sill is corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,166 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

the nearside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,855 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,818 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 90,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,940 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

battery insecure

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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D278 WWP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D278 WWP, 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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D278 WWP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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