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E321 EPL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE321 EPL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,116 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule heavily deteriorated, connection secure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch, floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack internal free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 45,107 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure Main supply pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, floor pan seams fractured / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule heavily deteriorated, connection secure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch, floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack internal free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 45,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper seat belt prescribed areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not fitted

parking brake Requirements only just met

Fail 18 Jan 2024 45,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper seat belt prescribed areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not fitted

parking brake Requirements only just met

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,050 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 45,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,361 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shaft slide boot in middle damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shaft slide boot in middle damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,508 miles

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

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

Service 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 10 Oct 2013 43,260 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,988 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,327 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,327 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamps tel-tale light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,792 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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E321 EPL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E321 EPL, 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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E321 EPL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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