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E430 SKN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 SKN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 46,593 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 46,587 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,592 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 45,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,276 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,589 miles

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2018 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres tread depth on minimum

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E430 SKN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E430 SKN, 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 E430 SKN registered?

E430 SKN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E430 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 SKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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