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D886 CAA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,318 mi
Last recorded71,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD886 CAA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 71,318 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 71,302 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s stub pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 71,302 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,265 miles

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 71,190 miles

front stub pins have movement

Pass 9 May 2016 65,102 miles

Offside registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 53,355 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 45,493 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,493 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 45,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,011 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,404 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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D886 CAA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D886 CAA, 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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D886 CAA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 April 1987.

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