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D248 VFW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,675 mi
Last recorded93,675 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 VFW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 93,675 miles

Offside Front slight play o/s king pin

Fail 19 May 2026 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight body panel corrosion

Offside Front slight play o/s king pin

Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,586 miles

n/s kingpin play

Fail 22 May 2025 93,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s kingpin play

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

low on washer fluid ..Slight lift on suspended osr wheel

Fail 13 Jun 2024 93,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

low on washer fluid ..Slight lift on suspended osr wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,485 miles

Nearside Front king pin worn

Offside Front king pin worn

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front king pin worn

Offside Front king pin worn

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,836 miles

n/s /f king pin slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 91,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,348 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 87,979 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 VFW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VFW, 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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D248 VFW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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