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E54 WHR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,977 mi
Last recorded72,977 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 WHR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,977 miles

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

floors need attention

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear shock absorber lumpy

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight play in top kingpin bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,696 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight play in kingpin top bushes

boot floor needs attention

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,784 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight play in n/s top kingpin bush

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,129 miles

slight lift in o/s kingpin

some play in n/s top kingpin bush

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,359 miles

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

floors corroding

n/s parking brake low efficiency

o/s rear service brake low efficiency/slight drag

slight lift in o/s kingpin

spare wheel compartment corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

floors corroding

n/s parking brake low efficiency

o/s rear service brake low efficiency/slight drag

slight lift in o/s kingpin

spare wheel compartment corroding

Pass 26 May 2018 66,713 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam top bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight lift/top bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors/sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 26 May 2018 66,713 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam top bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight lift/top bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors/sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 26 May 2017 64,633 miles

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency/slight drag

some underbody rust

Fail 26 May 2017 64,633 miles

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

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency/slight drag

some underbody rust

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,060 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,421 miles

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

handbrake out of adjustment

o/s front bearing rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake out of adjustment

o/s front bearing rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,631 miles

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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E54 WHR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E54 WHR, 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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E54 WHR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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