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C987 SAP

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,356 mi
Last recorded25,356 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 SAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 25,356 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,595 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 24,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,311 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 24,311 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 24,176 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn thin,should replace.

Nearside Rear worn thin should replace.

Offside Front tyre worn thin should replace.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

bothside front kingpin significant amount of play, marginal pass,should replace.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,801 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

bothside front king pin play,

bothside front tyres worn thin.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,532 miles

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyres worn thin ,should replace.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake ,should be adjusted.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 12,804 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 7,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 1,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 1,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 387 miles

bothside front king pin play.

offside rear wheel bearing noise- should replace.

Pass 3 May 2012 97,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front king pin play.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,198 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front king pin play.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,964 miles

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

Slight blow at exhaust manifoild

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,964 miles

Slight blow at exhaust manifoild

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,620 miles

both dips on max mark

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,690 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s front floor corrosion.....body work showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shocks appear to have been overhalled/refilled

Fail 24 Apr 2008 91,133 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shocks appear to have been overhalled/refilled

Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f floor but not structural as vehicle has seperate chassie with the suspension fitted to it at that point

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f floor corroded not in pescribed area

under vehicle on floor and o/s sill has been welded and under sealed assessed as best poss

Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,267 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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C987 SAP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C987 SAP, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C987 SAP is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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