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Citroën 2CV

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 602 cc

LES 979MOT history

LES 979 is a grey petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 44,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,921 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LES 979
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
2CV
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
602 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LES 979 was last recorded at 44,921 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2013.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2010: 4,443 miles, lower than 43,840 miles on 27 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,626 miles · 6 Mar 2013
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,921 miles
  • 2013 – 44,626 miles
  • 2012 – 44,595 miles
  • 2011 – 44,523 miles
  • 2010 – 44,452 miles
  • 2009 – 41,584 miles
  • 2008 – 38,162 miles
  • 2006 – 35,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,921 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,921 miles
    Test number
    221339565455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,626 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    409645163046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,595 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    225534352328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Pass44,595 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    357364952349
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass44,523 miles (+71)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    126635021329
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NotePlay n/s and o/s kingpins
    • NoteRear boot floor coroded

  6. Fail44,452 miles (+40,009)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    511362910352
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Fail4,443 miles (-39,397)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,443 miles
    Test number
    232396900332
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  8. Fail43,840 miles (+2,256)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    101910870247
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  9. Pass41,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,584 miles
    Test number
    394819459293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,583 miles (+3,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    214019859252
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  11. Pass38,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    584129828018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,162 miles (+2,423)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    114308028036
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass35,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    443630466093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,739 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    954639956077
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LES 979

What vehicle is registration LES 979 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LES 979 on a grey petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 31 Dec 1987. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LES 979 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LES 979 is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LES 979?
The MOT on LES 979 is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LES 979 done?
LES 979 was recorded at 44,921 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 461 miles a year.
Has LES 979 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LES 979 has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on LES 979 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LES 979 find?
LES 979 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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