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DWR 884W

2008 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,105 mi
Last recorded7,105 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen 2CV61,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 884W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 7,105 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 7,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,462 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,280 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling track rod end fouling on wheel rim (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,778 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both steering arms on top of front hubs not fitted properly

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,549 miles

Nearside Front kingpin worn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,458 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,304 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,314 miles

both front tyres age cracked to side walls

slight noise to n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,654 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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DWR 884W is a 2008 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 61,662 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 DWR 884W, 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 18 years old, this Citroen 2CV is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DWR 884W is a 2008 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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