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D748 PJN

1986 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,863 mi
Last recorded97,863 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 PJN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,495 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,524 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 96,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,337 miles

noise from o/s front brake when pedal applied

Pass 31 May 2018 95,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,789 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,788 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,520 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 90,443 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 slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40,576 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,761 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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D748 PJN is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D748 PJN, 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 D748 PJN registered?

D748 PJN is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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