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D617 MBH

1986 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,930 mi
Last recorded52,930 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 MBH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 52,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 50,155 miles

Both rear tyres wall slightly perished

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

Most of suspension and brake pipes sprayed over!

Pass 31 Oct 2020 49,573 miles

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Slightly play in offside front suspension king pin

Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,780 miles

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Fail 26 Oct 2019 48,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Oct 2018 48,405 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,695 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,695 miles

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,553 miles

advanced corrosion to lower edge of n/s body sills

advanced play /wear in/to o/s/f suspension king pin

advanced wear/play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,553 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advanced corrosion to lower edge of n/s body sills

advanced play /wear in/to o/s/f suspension king pin

advanced wear/play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,662 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,968 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey only just passed test

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,759 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,839 miles

advanced play/wear to o/s king pin only just passed test

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,607 miles

advanced play in n/s king pin

slight lift in o/s king pin

Fail 16 Oct 2007 13,607 miles

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

advanced play in n/s king pin

slight lift in o/s king pin

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,822 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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D617 MBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D617 MBH, 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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D617 MBH is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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