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D229 WRD

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,849 mi
Last recorded34,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 WRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 34,849 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 31,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 29,619 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 23,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 9,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 3,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,450 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 95,058 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 95,043 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,287 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,569 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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D229 WRD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D229 WRD, 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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D229 WRD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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