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E439 VGF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,527 mi
Last recorded40,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 VGF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,527 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,127 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 24,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,108 miles

All road wheels corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pin holes in offside front sill - welding

engine oil leak

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotating, not rough to feel

small cut to nearside front driveshaft boot

Fail 1 Jun 2009 12,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All road wheels corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pin holes in offside front sill - welding

engine oil leak

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotating, not rough to feel

small cut to nearside front driveshaft boot

Fail 16 Apr 2009 12,082 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All road wheels corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front sill some small holes from previous welding

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,860 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

WELDING REPAIRS O/S/F AND N/S/F JUST ACSEPTABLE

Fail 10 Apr 2008 5,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

WELDING REPAIRS O/S/F AND N/S/F JUST ACSEPTABLE

Fail 9 Jan 2007 5,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

o/s/f wing ins

o/s/r bumpstop missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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E439 VGF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E439 VGF, 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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E439 VGF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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