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E274 TVU

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 TVU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,361 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside king pin has slight wear

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,714 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,423 miles

front king pins has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear in nearside King pin

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,938 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis legs starting to corroed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,275 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear chassis legs starting to corrod

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,309 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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E274 TVU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E274 TVU, 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 E274 TVU registered?

E274 TVU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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