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D228 VPU

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 VPU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front shock absorber mount has slight play

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 60,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front shock absorber mount has slight play

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

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

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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D228 VPU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D228 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 D228 VPU registered?

D228 VPU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D228 VPU safe to buy?

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