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D709 RMJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,056 mi
Last recorded51,056 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 RMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,056 miles

Both Front inner wings are corroded

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Slight play in the front king pins

Slight play in the front wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,298 miles

Nearside Front King pin as play.

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front King pin as play.

Fail 9 Dec 2024 49,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component leaking Cylinder leaking oil. (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component leaking Cylinder leaking oil. (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front King pin as play.

Offside Front King pin as play.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,988 miles

Both inner near side and offside wing panels corroded/holed

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,980 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 29,980 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front king pin has play , body corroded in various places,front bumper also

Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,396 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 4,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,522 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,970 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,299 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 75,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,218 miles

WELDED REPAIRS TO N/S/R + O/S/R SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS FROM INSIDE OF CAR (UNTIDY FROM UNDERNEATH ) ALSO FRONT FOOTWELLS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,855 miles

slight play in both front king pins

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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D709 RMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D709 RMJ, 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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D709 RMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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