CarVerify

Free Car Check

D240 THJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD240 THJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,216 miles

Clicking noise heard from steering rack area when operated under load

Slight "lift" in o/s front king pin

Fail 15 Jul 2026 96,216 miles

Clicking noise heard from steering rack area when operated under load

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

Slight "lift" in o/s front king pin

Pass 25 Jul 2025 95,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 95,585 miles

All tyre treads just starting to perish

Fail 1 Aug 2024 95,585 miles

All tyre treads just starting to perish

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 94,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,331 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,887 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,370 miles

nsr tyr on 1.6mm

play in front king pins

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 90,260 miles

osf tyre on 1.6mm

play in front king pins

Fail 2 Jul 2007 90,243 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/s king pin has slight play..

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D240 THJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D240 THJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D240 THJ?

You can check the full history of D240 THJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D240 THJ registered?

D240 THJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D240 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D240 THJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D240 THJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D240 THJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.