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E291 CUF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

2,964 mi
Last recorded2,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 CUF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 2,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 2,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 2,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 2,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 2,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 2,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 2,512 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 2,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 2,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 2,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 2,199 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 2,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 2,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 2,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 2,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 1,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 1,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 1,049 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 1,048 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008
Fail 21 Aug 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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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E291 CUF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E291 CUF, 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 E291 CUF registered?

E291 CUF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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