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C2 NCV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,438 mi
Last recorded28,438 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NCV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 28,410 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 27,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 26,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 25,847 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 24,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,547 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 23,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,912 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S TRACK ROD END

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN PLAY AT N/S KINGPIN

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,663 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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C2 NCV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C2 NCV, 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 C2 NCV registered?

C2 NCV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 November 1987.

Is C2 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 NCV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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