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D751 MTT

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,584 mi
Last recorded54,584 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 MTT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,584 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2025 54,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driveshaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,626 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,574 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [insecure inner end] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working with the headlights switched on there are no rear lamps working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

the clutch will need attention soon

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at the joining clamp to the silencer] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure inner end [ letting dirt in] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

when i walked up to the car to carry out the mot test there was a strong petrol smell but i cant see a leak anywhere

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,442 miles

Nearside king pin has slight play

Offside king pin has slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside king pin has slight play

Offside king pin has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,513 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 50,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 49,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front end the clamp is not on square (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

the nearside flexible air pipe is hanging from, the winker wireing

there is a noise on the steering when going lock to lock coming from the nearside

there is no main beam warning lamp working

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,962 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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D751 MTT is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D751 MTT, 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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D751 MTT is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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