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D981 SKD

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 SKD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,489 miles

Offside Front kingpin slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,423 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,261 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,261 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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D981 SKD 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 89.5%.

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 D981 SKD, 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 D981 SKD registered?

D981 SKD is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D981 SKD safe to buy?

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