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E477 FCF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,086 mi
Last recorded62,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 FCF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,086 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 May 2022 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 61,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,611 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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E477 FCF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E477 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E477 FCF registered?

E477 FCF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E477 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E477 FCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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