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D605 WVL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

15,720 mi
Last recorded15,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD605 WVL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 15,720 miles

Nearside kingpin has lift

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside kingpin slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2025 14,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 1 Jul 2024 13,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s front beam low efficiency

Pass 30 Jun 2023 12,598 miles

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 6 Jul 2022 10,415 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

play in both king pins

Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 8 Jul 2019 7,791 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,165 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 6,541 miles

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

fuel filler cap rubber starting to perish

fuel filter poorly secured

n/s rear brake low efficiency

wheel bearings rough

Pass 6 Jul 2016 5,051 miles

Nearside both front kingpins worn

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s rear bearing rough

Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear bearings slightly rough

Pass 11 Jul 2014 3,797 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear bearings rough

some lift in both front kingpins

Fail 2 Jul 2013 2,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,213 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,315 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake low efficiency

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s rear bearing rough

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear brake low 0/0

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,661 miles

rear bearings rough

Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 16 Jul 2008 95,155 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bearings slightly rough

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,155 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bearings slightly rough

Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,461 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 94,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 93,071 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D605 WVL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 D605 WVL, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D605 WVL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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