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E235 CGM

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,603 mi
Last recorded32,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 CGM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,603 miles

Offside Front driveshaft worn

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,105 miles

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

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

corrosion to near side rear

corrosion to off side rear

road wheels corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to near side rear

corrosion to off side rear

road wheels corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to near side front floor pan

corrosion to off side front floor area

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,883 miles

all four wheels corroded

chassis corroded on offside front

king pins have movement on both sides

Fail 17 Oct 2016 30,861 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all 4 steel wheels corroded

chassis corroded on off side front

king pins have movement on both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,070 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 30,056 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,900 miles

drivers seat base foam collapsed

Pass 25 May 2011 27,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre front chassis fillet panel half holed/corroded slightly in patches.

nearside front brake disc cooling duct assembly/sheild loose/rattling around.

slight blow on all exhaust joints noticed.

slight play in both inner track rod pivot points/bush/guide areas on steering rack.

slight up and down play noticed in offside front kingpin asembly and slight horizontal play noticed in nearside front kingpin assembly.

small knicks noticed out of offside front tyre outer sidewall.

spare wheel tyre tread appears to be getting low.

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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E235 CGM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 E235 CGM, 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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E235 CGM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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