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E43 CBL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,734 mi
Last recorded50,734 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 CBL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,683 miles

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 45,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 41,360 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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E43 CBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E43 CBL, 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 E43 CBL registered?

E43 CBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E43 CBL safe to buy?

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