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E31 VUJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,022 mi
Last recorded45,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 VUJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,358 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,942 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front kingpins play in axle

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,357 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside front kingpin slight play in axle

Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Repairs to nearside rear seatbelt mount cannot fully ascertain quality of repairs

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,563 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 29,563 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 29,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,725 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

some corrosion to o/s front floor near front seat mounting and floor pan

Pass 22 Jul 2010 450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 87,683 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 84,118 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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E31 VUJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E31 VUJ, 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 E31 VUJ registered?

E31 VUJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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