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D523 PBA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,803 mi
Last recorded59,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 PBA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,983 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 58,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight leak n/side c/v boot

slight wear in king pins

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,240 miles

slight leak n/side c/v boot

slight wear in king pins

Pass 30 May 2013 57,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,835 miles

slight corrsion n/side rear inner sill. but covered with underseal and unable to determine extent.....

slight wear (normal 2CV) in lower king pin bushes/pins

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,011 miles

Slight corrosion starting on drivers floor but not in any prescribed area.

\rust starting on tow bar .

slight play in front king pins but ok for mot.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,930 miles

Front tyres differant size from rear

scratch on screen in zone "A" just outside swept area

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,657 miles

Slight free play in front king pins,front track rod ends(adjustable)and fron wheel bearings but exceptable at time of MOT. Corrossion starting in body panels under car all ok for MOT.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,139 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Slight free play in front king pins. †Slight free play in front wheel bearings. †Slight free play in front track rod ends.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,829 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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D523 PBA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D523 PBA, 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 D523 PBA registered?

D523 PBA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D523 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 PBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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