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D303 NJV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 NJV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,824 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 69,818 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,852 miles

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

Nearside Front hole in exhaust

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front hole in exhaust

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,587 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,432 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 18,322 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

small hole in rear bulkhead not affecting vehicle safety

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,489 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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D303 NJV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 D303 NJV, 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 D303 NJV registered?

D303 NJV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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