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1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,680 mi
Last recorded20,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 CV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,217 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,109 miles

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

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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3 CV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3 CV, 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 3 CV registered?

3 CV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 September 1987.

Is 3 CV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 CV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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