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E536 TWN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,046 mi
Last recorded9,046 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 TWN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 9,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 7,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 6,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 5,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s king pin has some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,103 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 3,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,054 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 86,258 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 TWN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWN, 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 E536 TWN registered?

E536 TWN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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