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E406 LEW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,235 mi
Last recorded9,235 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE406 LEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 9,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 9,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 9,090 miles

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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s center floor slightly corroded

n/s rear position lamp slightly brighter than o/s rear

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2022 9,085 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough locking up on n/s (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox oil leaks

o/s rear and n/s center chassis slightly corroded+ n/s center floor

Pass 28 Sep 2019 8,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 7,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 7,660 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 7,660 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,918 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front king pins have play/wear close to limit

corrosion appearing at n/side front door pillar

drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

headlamp reflective deteriorated

rear no. plate deteriorated,advise change soon

shocker at n/side rear beginning to weap oil

vehicle chassis been patch welded in most areas

Pass 8 May 2012 5,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,012 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 6,012 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,129 miles

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

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

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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E406 LEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E406 LEW, 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 E406 LEW registered?

E406 LEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E406 LEW safe to buy?

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