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Citroën 2CV

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 602 cc

PEP 500MOT history

PEP 500 is a red petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 5 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 35,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
35,715 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEP 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
2CV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
602 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
5 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEP 500 was last recorded at 35,715 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2024: 35,458 miles, lower than 54,480 miles on 19 Sept 2023.

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
35,590 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,715 miles
  • 2025 – 35,590 miles
  • 2024 – 35,458 miles
  • 2023 – 54,480 miles
  • 2022 – 38,527 miles
  • 2019 – 38,449 miles
  • 2018 – 38,427 miles
  • 2017 – 38,366 miles
  • 2016 – 38,312 miles
  • 2015 – 38,240 miles
  • 2014 – 38,049 miles
  • 2013 – 37,722 miles
  • 2012 – 37,360 miles
  • 2011 – 35,447 miles
  • 2010 – 32,585 miles
  • 2009 – 31,588 miles
  • 2008 – 31,302 miles
  • 2007 – 27,813 miles
  • 2005 – 24,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,715 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracked but no ply/cords visible
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king-pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • N.s.r suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake pipes painted over!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,715 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    469482499816
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracked but no ply/cords visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king-pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass35,590 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    362131669454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    865096941235
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim tape on headlamps

  4. Fail35,458 miles (-19,022)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    480810012220
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass54,480 miles (+15,953)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    543533502299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,527 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    763438260674
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms,most of the steering gear,nearside and offside rear brake back plates
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front doors ,nearside and offside front floor,rear pannel below boot lid,corrosion to most of underside, both outer body sills at B post
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to front of offside outer body sill
    • AdvisoryNearside rear service brake binding slightly,there is a noise from within the brake drum ,recommend the drum to be removed and check out!
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has been fitted with a new full chassis

  7. Pass38,449 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    246111844384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (king pin) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sill corrosion

  8. Pass38,427 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    208964885394
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to n,s and o.s outer body sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake back plates
    • AdvisoryN.s.r suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes painted over!

  9. Fail38,395 miles (+29)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    234256912907
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to n.s and o.s outer body sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brakes back plates
    • AdvisoryN.s.r suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes painted over!

  10. Pass38,366 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    299089948152
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n.s and o.s rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCracks in fuel cap seal
    • AdvisorySteering column switches becoming insecure

  11. Pass38,312 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,312 miles
    Test number
    861067610261
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to o.s.r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to most suspension parts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n.s.r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryN.s.r suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  12. Pass38,240 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    505739935114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,049 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    748117944160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    249486653142
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

  15. Fail37,722 miles (+362)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    596844443142
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHandbrake is only efficient towards the end of its travel
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes are showing corrosion

  16. Pass37,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    936226062169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,360 miles (+1,913)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    145511152188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass35,447 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,447 miles
    Test number
    486927541109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    333768330163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,585 miles (+997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    321278230156
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass31,588 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    983553539174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,302 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    873159848159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    782612957117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,813 miles (+3,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    261982857424
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  25. Pass24,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    24,728 miles
    Test number
    790085645156
    • NoteSuspect internal chassis corrosion (front section)

Questions about PEP 500

What vehicle is registration PEP 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEP 500 on a red petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 5 Aug 1988. 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 PEP 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PEP 500 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PEP 500?
The MOT on PEP 500 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PEP 500 done?
PEP 500 was recorded at 35,715 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 516 miles a year.
Has PEP 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEP 500 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on PEP 500 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PEP 500 find?
PEP 500 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear tyres perished/cracked but no ply/cords visible; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king-pin.

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