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D311 RGN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD311 RGN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,379 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,374 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,355 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,354 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,685 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre cracking side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 75,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 63,198 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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D311 RGN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D311 RGN, 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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D311 RGN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 February 1987.

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