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D813 YFL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,241 mi
Last recorded10,241 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD813 YFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 10,241 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 8,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 8,039 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 7,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 7,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 6,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 6,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 5,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 5,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 3,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

boot area corroded badly

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre perished and spliting

slight corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

Fail 29 Jun 2015 3,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

boot area corroded badly

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre perished and spliting

slight corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

Pass 9 May 2014 3,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

boot floor pan corroded but out of 30cm prescribed area

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

Fail 7 May 2014 3,422 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

boot floor pan corroded but out of 30cm prescribed area

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight corrosion around n/s/r seat belt mount

Pass 2 May 2013 3,294 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R TYRE DETEORATING

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2013 3,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R TYRE DETEORATING

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 2,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 3 May 2012 2,763 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 5 May 2011 1,753 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 5 May 2011 1,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 7 May 2010 356 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 1 May 2009 98,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 97,664 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2008 97,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2007 96,269 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 95,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D813 YFL 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 D813 YFL, 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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D813 YFL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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