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E313 FDL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 FDL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,227 miles

Offside Front king pin slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2025 53,227 miles

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

Offside Front king pin slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,907 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,822 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 52,032 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 50,769 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,325 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,325 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 47,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,130 miles

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

O/side and n/side rear inner wings are delaminating, repair is recommended

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,845 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 40,845 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,486 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,348 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E313 FDL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E313 FDL, 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 E313 FDL registered?

E313 FDL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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