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D492 AJM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

46,378 mi
Last recorded46,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 AJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 45,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,666 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 43,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2022 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 41,371 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. lever is taped up not allowing movement (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired king pin worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired king pin worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 39,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 39,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 39,017 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 38,996 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 38,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 36,161 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

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

Offside Front play in king pin

Fail 8 May 2018 36,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

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

Offside Front play in king pin

Pass 5 May 2017 34,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 32,132 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 5 May 2015 29,619 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 5 May 2015 29,619 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 6 May 2014 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 23,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 23,652 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2012 20,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2012 20,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 17,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,501 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 7,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 7,894 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 1,024 miles

lift offside and nearside king pins

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 99,813 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 14 May 2008 99,813 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 May 2007 98,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,301 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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D492 AJM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 D492 AJM, 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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D492 AJM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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