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E234 EAA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,806 mi
Last recorded38,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 EAA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 52,290 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 52,290 miles

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

No rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,320 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,147 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 14,326 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,277 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,071 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion around rear seat belt mounts but seats not fitted at time of test

corrosion on nearside front but not in a prescribed area or seriuosly affecting vehicle strength

Fail 10 Jun 2015 9,065 miles

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,017 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 2,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 284 miles

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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E234 EAA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E234 EAA, 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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E234 EAA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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