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E427 MMK

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE427 MMK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,668 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 67,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 66,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,465 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 66,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/side and r/side chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,599 miles

Front under tray corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front under tray corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2016 64,292 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded out of prescribed area

rear chassis rails corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2016 64,280 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded out of prescribed area

rear chassis rails corroded out of prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2015 62,718 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,317 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,317 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 53,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 12 May 2011 53,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 14 May 2010 49,941 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED (SIDEWALLS AND TREAD)

FRONT DISCS QUITE WORN

Fail 11 May 2010 49,941 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES PERISHED (SIDEWALLS AND TREAD)

FRONT DISCS QUITE WORN

HANDBRAKE PADS REQUIRE SETTING UP

O/S SEATBELT FITTING/MOUNTING POINT CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2009 45,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,006 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2007 40,632 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,883 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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E427 MMK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E427 MMK, 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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E427 MMK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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