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D223 BPE

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,257 mi
Last recorded64,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 BPE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,257 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,257 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 64,116 miles

Some wear in front king pins.

Fail 24 May 2021 64,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Some wear in front king pins.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,428 miles

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

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

direction indicator warning light not illuminating but has audible warning

Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

direction indicator warning light not illuminating but has audible warning

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,721 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 61,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 61,425 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 59,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 59,468 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,126 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 57,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D223 BPE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D223 BPE, 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 D223 BPE registered?

D223 BPE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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