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E477 XBH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 XBH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,237 miles

there is slight play in the nearside steering king pin assy

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,212 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,037 miles

there is slight play at the steering rack to track rod connection.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,685 miles

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

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

n/s suspension componant rubber bush perished slight misting of oil

o/s suspension componant slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,930 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 64,711 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fail 13 Jul 2005

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 XBH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 E477 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

E477 XBH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E477 XBH safe to buy?

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