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E266 VGJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 VGJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 84,747 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,751 miles

nearside front brake lazy releasing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,747 miles

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

rear brake application uneven rear service brake uneven, offside low (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake lazy releasing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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E266 VGJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E266 VGJ, 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 E266 VGJ registered?

E266 VGJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E266 VGJ safe to buy?

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