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A2 CVD

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CVD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,889 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 94,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,797 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/s/f centre drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,462 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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A2 CVD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A2 CVD, 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 A2 CVD registered?

A2 CVD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is A2 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 CVD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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