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E43 HBV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,440 mi
Last recorded27,440 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 HBV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 27,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 25,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in front king pins

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,164 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,815 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,602 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,520 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,590 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 HBV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBV, 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 HBV registered?

E43 HBV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 December 1987.

Is E43 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 HBV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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