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E539 UNE

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,934 mi
Last recorded55,934 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 UNE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,934 miles

Offside kingpin slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in o/s king pin

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear exhaust corroded

slight lift in both kingpins

wear in n/s kingpin top bush near limit of wear

Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in n/s kingpin

washer pump weak

Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,949 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter poorly secured

n/s front brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of tesr

slight wear in n/s top kingpin bush

Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,083 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight corrosion on n/s inner wing

slight corrosion on sills

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,600 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2019 20,589 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure handbrake linkeage (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 2,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,489 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,489 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s king pin

play in steering rack nearing limits

rust to floors and chassis area

slight play in steering column area

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,044 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in n/s king pin

play in steering rack nearing limits

rust to floors and chassis area

slight play in steering column area

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,561 miles

Narside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Nearside suspension unit gaiter deterioated.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front exhaust rubber mounts starting to deteriorate.

Narside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Nearside suspension unit gaiter deterioated.

Small split in nearside wiper blade.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,982 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside exhaust rubber hangers [2] starting to deteriorate

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear wheel starting to corrode on inside

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside exhaust rubber hangers [2] starting to deteriorate

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear wheel starting to corrode on inside

offside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 90,340 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front middle drive shaft boot split

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front middle drive shaft boot split

offside rear bump stop missing

parking brake close to reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,294 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 80,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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E539 UNE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E539 UNE, 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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E539 UNE is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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