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D280 EPR

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,658 mi
Last recorded9,658 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 EPR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 9,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 9,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 9,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in both kingpins

Pass 5 Jun 2023 9,009 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 8,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 8,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 8,694 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 8,685 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck connecting hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside parking brake low effort compared to offside

both drive shaft sliding joint boots split

Pass 9 Jan 2019 8,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 7,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 7,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 6,752 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)

both drive shaft gators on sliding joints split

Pass 10 Jan 2015 6,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 5,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 3,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 3,165 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 2,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 1,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 1,361 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 129 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 98,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 98,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 98,053 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D280 EPR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D280 EPR, 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 D280 EPR registered?

D280 EPR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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