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E240 XMW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,989 mi
Last recorded49,989 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 XMW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,346 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

floor panels very weak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

floor panels very weak

Fail 30 Aug 2008 48,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 47,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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E240 XMW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E240 XMW, 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 E240 XMW registered?

E240 XMW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 November 1987.

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