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D52 AHO

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests27 (12 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 AHO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 15 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,371 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated complete floor and strengthening rails (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on body and large amounts of under sill and silicone over vehicle

washer pump not secured to dash

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,138 miles

Both front floors corroded and holed

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

Inner wheel arch panels fouling both front suspension a rms

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, previously repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area previously repaired (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Reflector badly corroded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Both front floors corroded and holed

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

Inner wheel arch panels fouling both front suspension a rms

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, previously repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area previously repaired (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,214 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre: Sidewalls perished/cracking

N/S/R Shock absorber has slightly worn bush

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres: 125R15 rear 135R15

Fail 16 Feb 2015 72,214 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre: Sidewalls perished/cracking

N/S/R Shock absorber has slightly worn bush

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres: 125R15 rear 135R15

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,486 miles

Both front kingpins have play

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Long parking brake travel. close to maximum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner road wheel corroding at welds

Nearside front tyre perished and cracks to sidewalls

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,486 miles

Both front kingpins have play

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Long parking brake travel. close to maximum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner road wheel corroding at welds

Nearside front tyre perished and cracks to sidewalls

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlight switch slightly sticky on sides to headlamp operation

Nearside rear seatbelt mounting inside car starting to corrode

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat and unroadworthy

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,851 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlight switch slightly sticky on sides to headlamp operation

Nearside rear seatbelt mounting inside car starting to corrode

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat and unroadworthy

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,561 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,561 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 64,095 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded & holed (just outside prescribed area)

play in n/s kingpin

slight corrosion on o/s rear door step

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,091 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear outer sill corroded & holed (just outside prescribed area)

play in n/s kingpin

slight corrosion on o/s rear door step

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,614 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust rear clamps loose on pipe.

front lamp reflectors in very poor condition.

play in n/s front suspension king pin.

slight leak on o/s drive shaft outer gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,992 miles

all of chassis in advanced state of corrosion and has had muliple welding repairs all coated in heavy under seal. Unable to determing quality of welding. I consider that the whole of the chassis could become dangerous very quickly

o/s/rear inner wing very badly corroded

pin hole in o/s drive shaft gaiter

repairs to chassis heavily coated in underseal and unable to determing quality of repair

slight play in n/s king pin

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all of chassis in advanced state of corrosion & very close to becoming very dangerous

o/s/rear inner wing very badly corroded

pin hole in o/s drive shaft gaiter

slight play in n/s king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,797 miles

chassis very badly corroded & has had major patch work carried out

Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near5 side rear wheel corroded

small amount of play in near side front king pin

vechicle chassis is in very poor condition.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 58,660 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis nand floor is corrodeding badly in places under car.

exhaust rear clamp loose

front no plate in very poor condition

slight leak on off side cv gaiter

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,863 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 55,849 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 55,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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D52 AHO is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D52 AHO, 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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D52 AHO is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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