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D820 CJF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,648 mi
Last recorded10,648 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD820 CJF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 10,648 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Near and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing suspension arm (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 9,866 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Near and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Near and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Near and Offside ()

rear doors Near and Offside missing at the time of test

steering column has lateral movement

Pass 16 Sep 2017 7,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 4,606 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 4,606 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 4,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 2,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,291 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,252 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 93,361 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,473 miles

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

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,842 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 89,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D820 CJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D820 CJF, 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 D820 CJF registered?

D820 CJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D820 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D820 CJF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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