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D86 ELN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

60,347 mi
Last recorded60,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 ELN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 60,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 60,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,102 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 58,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,003 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 58,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,646 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 57,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 57,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 57,104 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,842 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,842 miles

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

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,964 miles

yellow bulbs fitted to headlamps

Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

yellow bulbs fitted to headlamps

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,128 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,808 miles

oil leaks around front brake discs and calipers

slight grease leak from offside and nearside CV boots

Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

oil leaks around front brake discs and calipers

slight grease leak from offside and nearside CV boots

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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D86 ELN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 D86 ELN, 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 D86 ELN registered?

D86 ELN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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