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E466 ELR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 ELR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective tearing at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Tearing at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 67,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm connection to suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective tearing at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Tearing at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 61,407 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (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 Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,349 miles

Nearside Front King pin is worn

Offside Front King pin is worn

Fail 27 Oct 2022 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front King pin is worn

Offside Front King pin is worn

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,210 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 45,210 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.87% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake cable touching exhaust

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,733 miles

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

advise front registration plate slight deterioration

advise slight blow on offside front manifold

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,704 miles

Offside rear damper creaking. when rear suspention operated.

STRONGLY ADVISE.Offside track rod end worn.

Wear in offside and nearside kingpins.

Pass 18 May 2012 80,669 miles

Front offside and nearside king pins worn.Offside and nearside track rod ends worn. Nearside front brake binding.Slight perishing of nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2005 80,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 80,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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E466 ELR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E466 ELR, 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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E466 ELR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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