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D636 XEW

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,859 mi
Last recorded18,859 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD636 XEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 18,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 16,892 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight damage to o/s tyre side wall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,544 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 14,521 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,981 miles

o/s/f head light reflector slightly corroided

Fail 12 Jan 2016 11,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/f head light reflector slightly corroided

Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 7,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 3,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 3,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 2,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 98,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 94,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 90,832 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,489 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 88,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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D636 XEW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D636 XEW, 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 D636 XEW registered?

D636 XEW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 November 1986.

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