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E509 DTF

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 DTF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,139 miles

All tyres cracking slightly due to age deterioration.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,122 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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E509 DTF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E509 DTF, 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 E509 DTF registered?

E509 DTF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 September 1987.

Is E509 DTF safe to buy?

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