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D861 OEJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD861 OEJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 65,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,686 miles

slight wear in nearside & offside front kingpins

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet hinge broken at nearside - closes securely

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,263 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,386 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,386 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 54,287 miles

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

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

slight wear in both front kin pins

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,846 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

wear in nearside front lower suspension joint

wipers poor and in poor condition

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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D861 OEJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D861 OEJ, 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 D861 OEJ registered?

D861 OEJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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