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D293 MFJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,825 mi
Last recorded13,825 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 MFJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 13,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 13,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 13,480 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 13,223 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 13,213 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working working on dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor strengthening sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor strengthening panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 10,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 10,267 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 9,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 8,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 7,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn has excessive amounts of play in sliding spline joint (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,949 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play/noise steering rack area(cannot fully see)!

Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,364 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play/noises steering rack area!(cannot fully see).

Fail 18 Aug 2014 6,329 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

slight play/noises steering rack area!(cannot fully see).

Pass 13 Aug 2013 4,995 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,183 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 4,172 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,671 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 2,671 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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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D293 MFJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D293 MFJ, 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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D293 MFJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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