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E257 FRA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 FRA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,900 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 55,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,520 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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E257 FRA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E257 FRA, 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 E257 FRA registered?

E257 FRA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E257 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 FRA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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