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E536 RRP

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,410 mi
Last recorded65,410 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 RRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,354 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,813 miles

2x kingpin slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2022 64,813 miles

2x kingpin slight play

Headlamp aim too low 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 64,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 64,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,617 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,300 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted internal section of wheel rim fouling against lower suspension component. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension kingpin slight play/wear

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,298 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rubbing on suspension arm (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,159 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,148 miles

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

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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E536 RRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E536 RRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E536 RRP registered?

E536 RRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E536 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E536 RRP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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