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D553 VGM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 VGM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 81,679 miles

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

underbody seal

Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,634 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,446 miles

chip in screen

some play in both front trunions

Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,446 miles

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

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

chip in screen

some play in both front trunions

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Trunion has some play.

Offside Front Trunion has some play.

Rust build up on inside of front wheels touching slightly on trunions.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 81,188 miles

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

Alternator belt noisy.

Alternator pulley touching cover.

Nearside Front Trunion has some play.

Offside Front Trunion has some play.

Rust build up on inside of front wheels touching slightly on trunions.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,913 miles

some play in front king pins.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

some play in front king pins.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,554 miles

Offside Front chassis leg holed

Fail 1 Jul 2019 80,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front chassis leg holed

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,828 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pins. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers not parking fully to left.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,828 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pins. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wipers not parking fully to left.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,344 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,344 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,183 miles

Some play in both front king pins.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some play in both front king pins.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,914 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Raer exhaust clamp loose.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,762 miles

Chip in zone "b".

Ignition not wired through switch

Some play in both kingpins.

Wipers do not park

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Chip in zone "b"..

Ignition not wired through switch.

Some plat in both front king pins.

Wipers do not park.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 78,154 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,652 miles

Corrosion starting nearside rear chassis rail.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Parking permit in swept area.

Slight grease leak nearside cv boot.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 64,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking in near side front suspension

slight play in both front hubs

small hole in rear exhaust pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,782 miles

knocking in near side front suspension

slight play in both front hubs

small hole in rear exhaust pipe

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Apr 2010 64,755 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp reflectors badly tarnished

front number plate blemished and cracked

knocking in near side front suspension

slight play in both front hubs

small hole in rear exhaust pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp reflectors poor

front registration plate deteriorated

parking brake lever poor

Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,346 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both headlamp reflectors poor

front registration plate deteriorated

parking brake lever poor

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side headlamp reflector poor

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side headlamp reflector poor

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,719 miles

same as advise notice 543109367015

Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,718 miles

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

same as advise notice 543109367015

Fail 10 Mar 2007 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r chassi section corroding.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 63,626 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 63,626 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r tyre side walls craking.

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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D553 VGM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 D553 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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D553 VGM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 October 1986.

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