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D704 CEW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,606 mi
Last recorded55,606 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 CEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 55,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 55,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,646 miles

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

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

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 5 Apr 2022 54,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 54,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiring to lamp

Pass 29 Apr 2020 53,433 miles

slight movement in both front suspension joints

Fail 29 Apr 2020 53,433 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement in both front suspension joints

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,741 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in front suspension

Offside Front slight movment in front suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,356 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D704 CEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D704 CEW, 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 D704 CEW registered?

D704 CEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D704 CEW safe to buy?

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