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E490 KYP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,721 mi
Last recorded9,721 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 KYP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 9,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,618 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 9,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,945 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 7,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 5,598 miles

Engine front mounting split.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 3,468 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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E490 KYP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E490 KYP, 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 E490 KYP registered?

E490 KYP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E490 KYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E490 KYP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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