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D793 VTO

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD793 VTO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

rear footbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,350 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 92,243 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 89,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip beams (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing thin approaching wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,740 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both sills soft due to corrosion

slight play in front king pins

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both sills soft due to corrosion

slight play in front king pins

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tyres showing age related crackes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,352 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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D793 VTO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 D793 VTO, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D793 VTO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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