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E2 CVX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,581 mi
Last recorded11,581 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CVX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 11,581 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 10,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 7,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 7,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 6,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 4,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 1,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 746 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 149 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking evident

Pass 22 Jul 2013 149 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking evident

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,402 miles

corrosion evident o/s/r

under side undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,549 miles

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

corrosion evident on boot floorpan

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,909 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust blow evident

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 68,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front road wheel corroded and fouling steering pivot

Fail 27 Jul 2007 67,275 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 66,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in n/s and o/s king pins.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,149 miles

slight movement in n/s and o/s king pins.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 64,813 miles

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

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 CVX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CVX, 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 E2 CVX registered?

E2 CVX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E2 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 CVX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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