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D290 BCF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,795 mi
Last recorded41,795 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 BCF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 41,733 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 41,733 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 41,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 40,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,169 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,394 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 6 Jun 2016 39,374 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,290 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,140 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 39,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 34,893 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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D290 BCF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D290 BCF, 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 D290 BCF registered?

D290 BCF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 July 1987.

Is D290 BCF safe to buy?

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