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D550 GJT

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 GJT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,847 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 61,845 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,199 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front tyres getting low

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front tyres getting low

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has badly perished sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

large crack in windscreen outside swept area

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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D550 GJT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D550 GJT, 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 D550 GJT registered?

D550 GJT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 January 1987.

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