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E450 HLE

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 HLE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,846 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,846 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 43,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 43,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,327 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

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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E450 HLE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E450 HLE, 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 E450 HLE registered?

E450 HLE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 December 1987.

Is E450 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E450 HLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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