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D248 LVG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,792 mi
Last recorded18,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 LVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 18,792 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,726 miles

play in nearside front king pin

play in offside front king pin

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,684 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,487 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,154 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake lever catching on wireing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,531 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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D248 LVG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D248 LVG, 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

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What year was D248 LVG registered?

D248 LVG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 June 1987.

Is D248 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D248 LVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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