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E566 CPA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Brown Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,036 mi
Last recorded57,036 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 CPA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 57,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,623 miles

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 21 Aug 2021 56,615 miles

Offside Front slight play in kingpin.

Fail 1 Jun 2021 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,506 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,407 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 56,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E566 CPA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Brown with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E566 CPA, 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 E566 CPA registered?

E566 CPA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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