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D812 DFA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,898 mi
Last recorded46,898 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD812 DFA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,898 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 46,898 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 46,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,480 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 45,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,772 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,114 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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D812 DFA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D812 DFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D812 DFA registered?

D812 DFA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D812 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D812 DFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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