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D501 FVF

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 FVF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive no rear seats fitted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive no rear seats fitted (5.2.6)

Rear rear end has corrosion to inner arches boot floor and rear panel , not within prescribed area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 35,484 miles

boot floor and rear inner wings becoming corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 35,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot floor and rear inner wings becoming corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 26,843 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre iner edge becoming worn

rear sill rnds & iner wings corroding

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 30 May 2014 11,963 miles

play in front king pins

rear passenger seats missing

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 21 May 2014 11,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in front king pins

rear passenger seats missing

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 14 May 2013 99,665 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in front king pins (will req replacement in the near future

Pass 14 May 2013 99,665 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

play in front king pins (will req replacement in the near future

Pass 22 May 2012 87,659 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,373 miles

advised cv boot cracking

advised exhaust clamp not fitted correctly

advised exhaust loose

advised grill damaged

advised osf road wheel bent

advised osr shock weak

advised osr tyre valve cracking

advised sight lights on with main beam

advised slight fluffing osf seat belt

advised suspension noies nsf

Fail 1 Sep 2011 16,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised cv boot cracking

advised exhaust clamp not fitted correctly

advised exhaust loose

advised grill damaged

advised osf road wheel bent

advised osr shock weak

advised osr tyre valve cracking

advised sight lights on with main beam

advised slight fluffing osf seat belt

advised suspension noies nsf

Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,832 miles

advised both king pins slight play

advised exhaust slight blow

advised front number plate

advised nsf road wheel bend

advised osf wheel bearing slight play

advised slight dend nsr road wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,800 miles

advised boot floor corroded holed

advised exhaust clamp not fitted correctly

advised front number plate delaminated

advised nsf kingpin play

advised rerar tyre low tread

Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advised boot floor corroded holed

advised exhaust clamp not fitted correctly

advised front number plate delaminated

advised nsf kingpin play

advised rerar tyre low tread

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,542 miles

advised exhaust corroded

advised nsr shock weaping

advised rear tyre cracking

advised slight play in rack

advised slight play nsf kingpin

Fail 15 Aug 2008 109,528 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advised exhaust corroded

advised nsr shock weaping

advised rear tyre cracking

advised slight play in rack

advised slight play nsf kingpin

Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 8,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 3,444 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion nearside rear inner wing by seat latch

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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D501 FVF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D501 FVF, 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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What year was D501 FVF registered?

D501 FVF is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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