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E377 CAP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 CAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,565 miles

Nearside kingpin slight play

Offside kingpin slight lift

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,226 miles

lift in n/s kingpin close to limit of wear

n/s handbrake low efficiency

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively low efficiency (1.2.1 (f))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 86,574 miles

Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

extensive welding repairs to o/s and n/s sill to floor sections

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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E377 CAP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E377 CAP, 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 E377 CAP registered?

E377 CAP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E377 CAP safe to buy?

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