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D789 BUT

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,770 mi
Last recorded10,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 BUT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,160 miles

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

nearside front tyre,surface cracks/slight deterioration around side wall.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 10,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre,surface cracks/slight deterioration around side wall.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,722 miles

both rear doors and seats missing, converted to pick up

Fail 30 Sep 2010 9,715 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear doors and seats missing, converted to pick up

Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,101 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 5,100 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 1,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f c.v boot has leaked slighty

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f troinons

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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D789 BUT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D789 BUT, 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 D789 BUT registered?

D789 BUT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D789 BUT safe to buy?

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