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B2 DCV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,919 mi
Last recorded60,919 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DCV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,629 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn edges

Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,508 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn edges

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,508 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre worn edges

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,296 miles

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

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

both front king pins have play/lift

n/s front tyre wearing slightly rounded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,296 miles

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

both front king pins have play/lift

n/s front tyre wearing slightly rounded

Fail 4 May 2011 57,758 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,758 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,898 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 55,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,721 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,911 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,911 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B2 DCV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B2 DCV, 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 B2 DCV registered?

B2 DCV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B2 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 DCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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