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E409 EJM

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,489 mi
Last recorded63,489 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 EJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,473 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 63,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,238 miles

Oil leak

Under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,127 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,988 miles

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,733 miles

2x kingpins upper atachment and lower have slight movement

2x trackrod ends have slight movement

slight blow to centre exhaust system

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

o/s/r shocker mounting nuts only hane 50% thread holding

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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E409 EJM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E409 EJM, 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 E409 EJM registered?

E409 EJM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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