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D296 TGB

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,606 mi
Last recorded2,606 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 TGB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 2,606 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 2,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,977 miles

Front king pins have slight play

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

Pass 10 May 2023 97,237 miles

both front king pins slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,624 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides front upper kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 95,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,764 miles

slight play in both front king pins!

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,723 miles

slight play to offside front king pin bush

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,141 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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D296 TGB is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D296 TGB, 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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What year was D296 TGB registered?

D296 TGB is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D296 TGB safe to buy?

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