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DFS 500W

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFS 500W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,499 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 53,499 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 53,205 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 52,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 52,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 52,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,794 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 51,716 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,982 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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DFS 500W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFS 500W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFS 500W registered?

DFS 500W is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is DFS 500W safe to buy?

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