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E255 DNA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 DNA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 76,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 76,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 71,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 69,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 69,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,592 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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E255 DNA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E255 DNA, 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 E255 DNA registered?

E255 DNA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E255 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 DNA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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