CarVerify

Free Car Check

D252 JFX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,728 mi
Last recorded5,728 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationD252 JFX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
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

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 5,728 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 5,728 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 4,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 4,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.7mm 125r15 68s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 4,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.7mm 125r15 68s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm swapped with spare tyre but spare worn to 2.2mm 125r15 68s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 3,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 2,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 2,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 1,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 122 miles

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

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

D252 JFX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D252 JFX, 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 D252 JFX?

You can check the full history of D252 JFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D252 JFX registered?

D252 JFX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D252 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D252 JFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D252 JFX 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 D252 JFX. 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.