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D741 BRP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,948 mi
Last recorded43,948 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD741 BRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,948 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 43,948 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 42,726 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,715 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,715 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,243 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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D741 BRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 D741 BRP, 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 D741 BRP registered?

D741 BRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D741 BRP safe to buy?

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