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D483 STU

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,005 mi
Last recorded19,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD483 STU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 19,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 18,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

play in 2x kingpin

Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,558 miles

Offside Front Kingpin slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2019 17,475 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,274 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,849 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 10,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 1,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 97,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,168 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 84,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D483 STU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D483 STU, 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 D483 STU registered?

D483 STU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D483 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D483 STU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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