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PEN 261S

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,915 mi
Last recorded5,915 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEN 261S
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 5,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

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

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 5,909 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

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

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 5,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 5,306 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2022 5,228 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Fail 2 Aug 2022 5,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 10 Aug 2021 4,010 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aim and pattern not very defined. (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not present.

bothside front kingpin play.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 2,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,403 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,383 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,134 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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PEN 261S is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PEN 261S, 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 PEN 261S registered?

PEN 261S is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is PEN 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEN 261S shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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