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A12 CVY

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,605 mi
Last recorded70,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CVY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,929 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,676 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,428 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 69,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 69,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 68,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 68,585 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 67,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,613 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,713 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 64,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,326 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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A12 CVY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 A12 CVY, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 CVY registered?

A12 CVY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is A12 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CVY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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