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D709 DOR

1986 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 DOR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,724 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan inside vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bulkhead excessively corroded

Nearside Front floor pan excessively corroded

Nearside Front slight play in swivel pin/king pin

Nearside Rear inner wing excessively corroded in boot

Nearside Rear tyre perished in between treads & on outer sidewall

Offside Front inner wing excessively corroded

Offside Front slight play in swivel pin/king pin

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

boot floor excessively corroded nearside & offside

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,488 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

Fail 30 Jul 2021 84,487 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door frame next to lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2020 84,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 84,356 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to n/s rear floor

corrosion to o/s boot floor

Fail 25 Jan 2019 83,922 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to n/s rear floor

corrosion to o/s boot floor

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,640 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished on treaded area

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

O/S Outer sill surface corroded at front of rear door shut

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,637 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre perished on treaded area

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

O/S Outer sill surface corroded at front of rear door shut

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,317 miles

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Unable to carry out full inspection of o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,314 miles

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

O/S Wiper blade split on ends

Unable to carry out full inspection of o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,255 miles

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,947 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Both rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Both rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,480 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,480 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,393 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,391 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,393 miles

Slight play in o/s/f steering kingpin bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2009 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering kingpin bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,157 miles

N/S Wiper split on ends

Slight weep from N/S Outer CV Boot

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,568 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

n/s/f of floor corroded through not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 62,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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D709 DOR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D709 DOR, 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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D709 DOR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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