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E456 COO

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 COO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 45,474 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 38,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 spring cylinder gaiters insecure/ deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2023 28,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 spring cylinder gaiters insecure/ deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 21,075 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Feb 2022 21,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn king pin excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,522 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 19,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 13,892 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front slight play king pin

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,272 miles

Offside Front slight play king pin

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,157 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 79,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 76,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipe is plastic

n/s/r tyre is perishing

no main beam warning light

o/s inner front driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,734 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,734 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2007 75,726 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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E456 COO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 E456 COO, 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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E456 COO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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