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D501 WRD

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,702 mi
Last recorded60,702 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 WRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 60,702 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,187 miles

both front backplates slightly insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2024 60,187 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake backing plates slightly insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2023 58,020 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 58,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 53,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 50,879 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 50,861 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak at manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor ,inner sill and bulkhead holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at manifold (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling suspension (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor holed (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,310 miles

Slight play at both front wheels,

Underside of car slightly corroded,

Fail 5 Jun 2017 47,285 miles

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

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

Slight play at both front wheels,

Underside of car slightly corroded,

Pass 25 May 2016 45,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 45,588 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front trunions (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,795 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play at both front trunions

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at both front trunions

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2010 40,237 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2009 39,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,598 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 WRD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 D501 WRD, 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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D501 WRD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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