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D538 SWC

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 SWC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,320 miles

Front Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 81,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,946 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

underbody heavily undersealed

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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D538 SWC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 D538 SWC, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of D538 SWC?

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What year was D538 SWC registered?

D538 SWC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D538 SWC safe to buy?

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