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E47 VTU

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,047 mi
Last recorded36,047 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 VTU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,047 miles

adv slight play in kingpins

Pass 6 May 2025 32,302 miles

Front kingpin slightly worn offside and nearside

Pass 21 May 2024 30,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 27,061 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

exhaust rubbers cracking and perishing

Pass 3 May 2022 24,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 22,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 21,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 19,121 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested reflectors corroded (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated around seat mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced interior sill at base of a panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at base of C pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front interior cross floor corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,326 miles

Offside Front floor corroding and holed

Fail 17 Jun 2017 16,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join and middle join (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Offside Front floor corroding and holed

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,134 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 14,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's seat insecure seat squab collapsed (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch , interior and exterior (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested fuel leak on engine (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking feed pipe in engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 10,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 8,850 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,706 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 6,706 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r shockabsorber semi seized

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,684 miles

n/s indicator tell tail inop

Pass 11 Jun 2008 4,528 miles

squeak on front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Dec 2006 3,170 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 3,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 125 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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E47 VTU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E47 VTU, 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 E47 VTU registered?

E47 VTU is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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