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D559 BAD

1986 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 BAD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 69,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,687 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,457 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,970 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,954 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,550 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,284 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,155 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,921 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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D559 BAD is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D559 BAD, 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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D559 BAD is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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