MOT Status
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81,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody seal
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))
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))
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))
chip in screen
some play in both front trunions
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
Nearside Front Trunion has some play.
Offside Front Trunion has some play.
Rust build up on inside of front wheels touching slightly on trunions.
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.
some play in front king pins.
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.
Offside Front chassis leg holed
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front chassis leg holed
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front king pins. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wipers not parking fully to left.
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.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
rear brakes noisy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
rear brakes noisy
Some play in both front king pins.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Some play in both front king pins.
Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.
Slight play in both front king pins.
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.
Chip in zone "b".
Ignition not wired through switch
Some play in both kingpins.
Wipers do not park
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
knocking in near side front suspension
slight play in both front hubs
small hole in rear exhaust pipe
windscreen chipped
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
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
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
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side headlamp reflector poor
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
same as advise notice 543109367015
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
same as advise notice 543109367015
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.
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?
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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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