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D557 ARE

1986 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,158 mi
Last recorded6,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 ARE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 6,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 5,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play spring loaded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin n/s/f very slight play

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 5,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 4,366 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 4,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 3,724 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 3,005 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight movement

Fail 28 Mar 2017 3,003 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front king pin has slight movement

Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 1,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 1,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 14 miles

slight play o/s king pin

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,018 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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D557 ARE is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D557 ARE, 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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D557 ARE is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D557 ARE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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