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D738 VEV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 VEV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,234 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

damage to screen

faulty ingition switch

play in both front kingpins and steering

poor repair to spare wheel well and both rear inner wings

slight exhaust blow at most joints

Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,234 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

COULD NOT CHECK FOR CORROSION FULLY IN SIDE CAR AS CARPETS GLUED DOWN

both rear bump stops are missing

play in both front hub asseblys

poor repair to spare wheel well and rear inner wings

poss. poor repair to front floor pans

scratch to screen

Pass 24 May 2010 94,073 miles

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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D738 VEV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D738 VEV, 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 D738 VEV registered?

D738 VEV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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