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D540 TAM

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,778 mi
Last recorded73,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 TAM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering swivel is slightly worn( king pin)

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

Offside Front Steering swivel ( king pin)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,644 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,405 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,922 miles

Nearside Kingpin slightly worn

Offside Kingpin slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,931 miles

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

Nearside and offside front chassis has slight corrosion near engine mountings.

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

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

Offside front and offside rear wheels swelling with corrosion on inside.

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to chassis, floors, inner and outer sills but appears to be sound.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,604 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 25 Apr 2008 68,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2007 65,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 63,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 63,352 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wheel nearly touching hub assembly

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to floors, sills and chassis.

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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D540 TAM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D540 TAM, 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 D540 TAM registered?

D540 TAM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D540 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D540 TAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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