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D492 HYR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,457 mi
Last recorded30,457 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 HYR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,457 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front fuel filter deformed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 30,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front fuel filter deformed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 30,216 miles

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Fail 29 Jan 2025 30,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,903 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,627 miles

Nearside Front play in king pin

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 13 Jan 2020 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Brake fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in king pin

Steering lock inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 24,405 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,073 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Various welding repairs made to bodywork & floor.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,890 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 9,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2004 6,420 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 HYR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D492 HYR, 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 D492 HYR registered?

D492 HYR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 May 1987.

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