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D305 PGJ

1986 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,295 mi
Last recorded16,295 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD305 PGJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,295 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS WET,NO LEAKS

EXTENSIVE WELDING THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

N/S AND O/S FRONT KING PINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front DOOR LOWER MOUNTING IS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear FLOOR AREA EXCESSIVELY CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front DOOR LOWER MOUNTING IS BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 16,295 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected UNDER BONNET (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected UNDER DASH BOARD (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE UNDER N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WET,NO LEAKS

EXTENSIVE WELDING THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

Nearside Front DOOR LOWER MOUNTING IS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front KING PIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear FLOOR AREA EXCESSIVELY CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front DOOR LOWER MOUNTING IS BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 13,219 miles

Bonnet stay mechanism worn

Dampness noted around brake master cylinder

Extensive welding repairs noted under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside Rear floor pan area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leaks noted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 13,219 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Bonnet stay mechanism worn

Dampness noted around brake master cylinder

Extensive welding repairs noted under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside Rear floor pan area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leaks noted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,785 miles

bonnet release pull very worn & catch

brake master cylinder very damp ( although not leaking under pressure)

corrosion at nearside front sill (not prescribed areas)

play in seats at fixings

previous weld repair at offside front king pin area

previous weld repairs throughout including under sill coating obscuring testers view

slight corrosion at sills,floorpans & nearside rear inner arch areas

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight movement in front inner steering arm joint mounting area

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 30 Nov 2017 11,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & floorpan areas (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet release pull very worn & catch

brake master cylinder very damp ( although not leaking under pressure)

corrosion at nearside front sill (not prescribed areas)

play in seats at fixings

previous weld repair at offside front king pin area

previous weld repairs throughout including under sill coating obscuring testers view

slight corrosion at sills,floorpans & nearside rear inner arch areas

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight movement in front inner steering arm joint mounting area

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,737 miles

bonnet pull very worn/bonnet securing catch (play)

corrosion at rear upper floorpans & lower floor pans

corrosion at sills

front and rear seats play at fixings

indicator stalk fixing worn

play in both front king pins

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Fail 2 Dec 2016 9,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet pull very worn/bonnet securing catch (play)

corrosion at rear upper floorpans & lower floor pans

corrosion at sills

front and rear seats play at fixings

indicator stalk fixing worn

play in both front king pins

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Pass 13 Nov 2015 5,824 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 5,824 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,896 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wings slightly insecure

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside and nearside king pins and bushes slight wear

slight unevening braking on rear

Fail 24 Sep 2014 99,887 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wings slightly insecure

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside and nearside king pins and bushes slight wear

slight unevening braking on rear

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,878 miles

body underside getting rusty

bonnet catches weak

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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D305 PGJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D305 PGJ, 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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D305 PGJ is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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