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C2 VYV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VYV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 26,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 25,423 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in king pins

Fail 15 Apr 2024 25,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 24,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 18,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight movement in steering

Pass 8 Feb 2019 17,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 15,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,138 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 11,209 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 2,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 2,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 2,592 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 96,860 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 VYV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

C2 VYV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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