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E2 CVA

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,487 mi
Last recorded56,487 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CVA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 56,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 56,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 56,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,310 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,044 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,541 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,489 miles

bothside front kingpin,play.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,194 miles

bothside front kingpin play.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,979 miles

bothside front king pin play.

driver side screen washer jets partialy blocked.

nearside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front position lamp little dim.

nearside front head lamp light slight reduced, should replace bulb.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 45,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,701 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E2 CVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E2 CVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E2 CVA registered?

E2 CVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E2 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 CVA shows 20 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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