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D221 VPU

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 VPU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,837 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift in n/s kingpin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 88,673 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 88,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 88,126 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush on limit of wear (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 88,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush on limit of wear (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floors corroding

old oil filter needs removing

rear lamp needs securing

rear seat belt anchorages poorly repaired

signs of petrol leak above tank

Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,374 miles

old oil filter needs removing

rear lamp needs securing

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front floors corroding

rear seat belt anchorages poorly repaired

signs of petrol leak above tank

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,063 miles

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

o/s rear floor corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,063 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear floor corroding

Pass 30 May 2009 86,937 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 30 May 2009 86,937 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 May 2008 86,657 miles

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

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

front floors corroding

Fail 20 May 2008 86,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front floors corroding

Fail 24 May 2007 85,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 85,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2007 85,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 84,794 miles

Slight play in nearside King Pin

Fail 4 May 2006 84,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight play in nearside King Pin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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D221 VPU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 D221 VPU, 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 D221 VPU registered?

D221 VPU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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