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D281 BPL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,575 mi
Last recorded2,575 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 BPL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 2,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 2,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 2,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,688 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 1,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 1,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,651 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 97,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 91,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 86,605 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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D281 BPL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D281 BPL, 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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What year was D281 BPL registered?

D281 BPL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 July 1987.

Is D281 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D281 BPL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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