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D279 PHL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,616 mi
Last recorded46,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 PHL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 44,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,971 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,258 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,591 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,679 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,909 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 24 Sep 2012 36,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advies both front king pins on standard play from new

advise engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,775 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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D279 PHL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D279 PHL, 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 D279 PHL registered?

D279 PHL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D279 PHL safe to buy?

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