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D501 VGM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 VGM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,088 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

some lift in n/s front kingpin

Fail 27 May 2026 17,088 miles

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

n/s rear brake low efficiency

some lift in n/s front kingpin

Pass 2 Jun 2025 17,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 16,931 miles

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,837 miles

lift in n/s kingpin near limit of wear

Fail 7 Jun 2023 16,837 miles

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

lift in n/s kingpin near limit of wear

Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,749 miles

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Fail 7 Jun 2022 16,749 miles

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,687 miles

some lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 6 Jan 2020 16,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 16,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides king pins slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Nov 2018 16,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides king pins slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,671 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,216 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,850 miles

slight corrosion to rear boot floor pan

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,372 miles

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

Rear boot floor has hole caused by corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,184 miles

Hole caused by corrosion in boot floor

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,981 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 13,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,905 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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D501 VGM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D501 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

D501 VGM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D501 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D501 VGM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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