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D425 GRV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

25,888 mi
Last recorded25,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 GRV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 23,991 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,525 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 22,516 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner brace tray area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner brace tray area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount area/bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 11,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 9,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 3,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,777 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 801,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,325 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,318 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor panel coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,736 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 75,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,150 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 70,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,421 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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D425 GRV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D425 GRV, 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 D425 GRV registered?

D425 GRV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D425 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D425 GRV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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