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D381 NEX

1986 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 NEX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 May 2016 83,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight corrosion to both floor pans

Fail 20 May 2016 83,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing lower trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing lower trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condensation in both front headlights

nearside rear tyre valve starting to perish

rear fog lamp mount in poor condition

slight play in both inner rack joints

surface corrosion to both outer floor pans

Pass 11 May 2015 78,665 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

slight play to both front lower trunions

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

slight play to both front lower trunions

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,668 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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D381 NEX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D381 NEX, 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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D381 NEX is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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