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D830 CLF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD830 CLF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 97,295 miles

underside off car covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2023 97,284 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 97,267 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,030 miles

bad engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 May 2021 97,027 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

bad engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,921 miles

floor covered in underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,921 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer in several place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,247 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 74,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 71,130 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 71,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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D830 CLF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D830 CLF, 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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What year was D830 CLF registered?

D830 CLF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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