Not Sold (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1987 Citroen Acadiane Une charmante petite camionnette Citroën blanche / A charming little white Citroen van
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 280
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Citroen Acadiane is a charming and rare find in the UK, having been here for approximately 20 years. Its condition is very good, as supported by recent maintenance records, and it presents a unique opportunity for business or promotional use due to its distinctive character.
Condition
8
The car is described as charming and fun, with an MOT until May 2026, suggesting it's in good running order. There's mention of invoices and receipts indicating expenditure on maintenance. While the early UK history is unclear, the overall impression is of a well-maintained vehicle with only minor cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
VF7AYCD0021CD7279
Chassis No:
Odometer:
30,447 miles
D178OUG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Combining the practicality of the legendary 2CV Fourgonnette with the updated styling of the Dyane, the Acadiane offered small businesses, craftsmen, and rural drivers a reliable and economical workhorse.
Equipped with Citroën’s proven 602cc air-cooled twin-cylinder engine, the Acadiane delivered dependable performance and remarkable fuel efficiency.
Its simple mechanics, robust suspension, and spacious cargo area made it a versatile companion.
Today, the Acadiane is appreciated not only for its utility but also for its quirky charm.
Our example has been in the UK for around 20 years, we are unsure as to its early life over here but we do have on file a number of invoices and receipts from the vendor showing a fair amount of expenditure whilst in his keep.
This is without doubt a lot of fun, a real conversation piece and as such lends itself to many business / promotional activities such as a coffee van, artisan bread, flower shop, etc.
Obviously a rare example in the UK, we stro...
Points of note
£1,902
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,969
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 12 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
49,071 miles
Registration Date
1987-04-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 13 2025 with 49,071 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under body corroded
- under body covered in underseal
Passed
On Apr 06 2024 with 49,050 miles
Failed
On Apr 06 2024 with 49,050 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passed
On Mar 22 2023 with 49,049 miles
Passed
On May 26 2021 with 49,036 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Crossmember corroded
- Both rear bump stops missing
- N/s/f floor pan corroded
- O/s/f floor pan corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
- Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Passed
On Jan 22 2020 with 49,026 miles
Passed
On Aug 28 2018 with 48,972 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear crossmember corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
- Rear Bump stops missing x2
Failed
On Aug 22 2018 with 48,971 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Gearbox oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear crossmember corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
- Rear Bump stops missing x2
Passed
On Feb 14 2013 with 48,572 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- both front drive shafts worn in splines
Failed
On Jan 31 2013 with 48,572 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 4 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Nov 18 2011 with 43,801 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Temporary fuel cap fitted
- Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
- Oil leak
- Spare tyre defective
- offside brake disc slight damage
Failed
On Nov 11 2011 with 43,861 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Temporary fuel cap fitted
- Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 25 2010 with 36,596 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Temporary fuel cap fitted
Failed
On Nov 17 2010 with 36,596 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
User Entered:
- Temporary fuel cap fitted
Passed
On Sep 21 2009 with 34,816 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Sep 11 2009 with 34,816 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Advisory:
- 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)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 15 2008 with 32,006 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Sep 12 2008 with 32,006 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory:
- Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 04 2007 with 23,341 miles
Failed
On Aug 15 2007 with 23,341 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Mar 22 2006 with 17,017 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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