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D578 NTA

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,581 mi
Last recorded53,581 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 NTA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 53,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 46,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 33,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 13,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 4,226 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 98,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,415 miles

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

centre section exahst bracket

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,924 miles

slight leak on o/s/r damper

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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D578 NTA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D578 NTA, 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 D578 NTA registered?

D578 NTA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D578 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 NTA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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