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E524 ECK

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,347 mi
Last recorded25,347 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 ECK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 25,347 miles

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 20 Oct 2025 25,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 23,915 miles

play in 2x kingpins

Fail 14 Oct 2024 23,915 miles

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

play in 2x kingpins

Pass 24 Oct 2023 21,876 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,108 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,537 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play n/s o/s king pins

Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,674 miles

Play in both kingpins

Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,623 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 14,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 12,613 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,293 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 12,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,013 miles

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

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

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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E524 ECK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E524 ECK, 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 E524 ECK registered?

E524 ECK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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