CarVerify

Free Car Check

D68 XUF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,623 mi
Last recorded68,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 XUF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,623 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 68,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 67,807 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal prescribed area - floorpan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,992 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,136 miles

All 4 Road wheels corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 65,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All 4 Road wheels corroded

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fuel pipe slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 64,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 64,455 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,808 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 19,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 17,167 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,853 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 7,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 2,499 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D68 XUF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D68 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D68 XUF?

You can check the full history of D68 XUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D68 XUF registered?

D68 XUF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D68 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D68 XUF shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D68 XUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D68 XUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.