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E520 OYG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,775 mi
Last recorded57,775 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 OYG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,775 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 54,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,060 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,083 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 41,537 miles

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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E520 OYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E520 OYG, 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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E520 OYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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