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D988 XWV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 XWV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,637 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all chassis corroded/undersealed

floor and both sills corroded/undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,702 miles

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2018 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering blue chalk (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan by front shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing corrosion

o/s/f floor showing corrosion

o/s/f lower king pin showing wear and play

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing corrosion

o/s/f floor showing corrosion

o/s/f lower king pin showing wear and play

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,886 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,883 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all prescribed areas corroded/underside of car corroded

rear tyres perished

underside of car corroded / welded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all prescribed areas slighrtly corroded

all tyres perished

underside of car and all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,427 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all chassis corroded

all floors corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

both sills corroded

rear tyres perished

under car undersealed

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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D988 XWV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D988 XWV, 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 D988 XWV registered?

D988 XWV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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