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D938 LYG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,390 mi
Last recorded32,390 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 LYG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 32,390 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 30,160 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 27,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,720 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 11,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,718 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 1,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 99,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,341 miles

slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 22 May 2009 91,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 88,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,299 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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D938 LYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D938 LYG, 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 D938 LYG registered?

D938 LYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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