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E231 EMO

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,312 mi
Last recorded5,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 EMO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 5,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 5,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,190 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 4,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,092 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 86,092 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E231 EMO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E231 EMO, 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 E231 EMO registered?

E231 EMO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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