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D53 KNW

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 KNW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower + offside hub assembly slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2026 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 7.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower + offside hub assembly slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,105 miles

Offside front king pin slight play in top bush

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficency just meets requirements / on both rear wheels

slight / lift in offside front king pin

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,077 miles

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

o/s top kingpin bush slightly worn

slight lift in o/s kingpin

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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D53 KNW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D53 KNW, 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 D53 KNW registered?

D53 KNW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 November 1986.

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