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E219 GFL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 GFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight lift in n/s king pin bearings (weight off wheel)

Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift in o/s king pin bushes (weight of wheel)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks

slight play in o/s king pin/bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play (lift) in o/s front king pin

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight lift in o/s king pin

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,560 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Apr 2020 91,348 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,341 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,665 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,833 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,538 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,495 miles

slight play king pins & bushes on front suspension

Fail 19 Apr 2013 80,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play king pins & bushes on front suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,733 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 65,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

rear brake pipes greased

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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E219 GFL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E219 GFL, 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 E219 GFL registered?

E219 GFL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E219 GFL safe to buy?

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