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D793 YPA

1986 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,608 mi
Last recorded70,608 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD793 YPA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,368 miles

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Fail 8 Oct 2024 69,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight play in n/s kingpin top bush

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,311 miles

Nearside kingpin has play/lift

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside kingpin has play/lift

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,061 miles

o/s rear shock absorber valve jerky

play in n/s kingpin top bush near limit of wear

some lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin slight play

Offside Front Floor slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 66,306 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,547 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion floor

Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,547 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion floor

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,001 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint king pin needs replacing before next year (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber very loud but function properly (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,458 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,681 miles

slight play in left hand king pin

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,767 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres different size to rear

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,440 miles

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

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

steering rack centre joints have slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,440 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

steering rack centre joints have slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,732 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,667 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,929 miles

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

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

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

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 YPA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D793 YPA, 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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D793 YPA is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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