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E245 RAG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,404 mi
Last recorded60,404 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 RAG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,404 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,405 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lower trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Spring arm bush (marked in yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,352 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,070 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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E245 RAG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E245 RAG, 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 E245 RAG registered?

E245 RAG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E245 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 RAG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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