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E215 DBL

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 DBL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,243 miles

o/s kingpin top bush slightly worn

shock absorbers corroding

silencer rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front kingpin top bush slightly worn

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in 2x kingpin

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,812 miles

slight play in o/s kingpin top bush

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in 2x kingpins

Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in 2x kingpins

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,176 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,176 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,038 miles

slight play in o/s kingpin top bush

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,938 miles

front and rear tyres different size

Fail 12 Dec 2017 86,938 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres different size

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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E215 DBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E215 DBL, 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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E215 DBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 September 1987.

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