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D655 XEW

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD655 XEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 42,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,570 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 41,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,721 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 33,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

direction indicators only just audible

Fail 22 May 2012 31,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

direction indicators only just audible

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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D655 XEW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D655 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 D655 XEW registered?

D655 XEW is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 November 1986.

Is D655 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D655 XEW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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