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D913 RJW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,326 mi
Last recorded3,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD913 RJW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 3,326 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2020 3,326 miles

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

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,767 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 2,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 1,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,354 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play o/s n/s king pins

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,113 miles

slight play o/s n/s king pins

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,490 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 89,490 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,139 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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D913 RJW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D913 RJW, 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 D913 RJW registered?

D913 RJW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D913 RJW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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