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E35 FVH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,928 mi
Last recorded13,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE35 FVH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 13,928 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside king pins very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Jan 2026 13,928 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan / inner wheel aech excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside king pins very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre joint sleeve gaiter slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2025 11,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded but not with in prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded but not with in prescribed area

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Feb 2025 11,411 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded but not with in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded but not with in prescribed area

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Feb 2024 9,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 6,947 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jan 2022 4,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 3,145 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 3,137 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 443 miles

nearside floor corroded and weak away from prescribed areas front and rear and centre

Pass 10 May 2018 98,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 92,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle has never been fitted with a main beam tell tail (have recieved advice from vosa to pass and advise)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,584 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,584 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 66,322 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 66,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E35 FVH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E35 FVH, 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 E35 FVH registered?

E35 FVH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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