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E566 FPH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 FPH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,003 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Front edge of bonnet corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 65,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/seat box/pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (King Pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (King Pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (King Pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (King Pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 61,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (King pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre (thorn) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre (thorn) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,804 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 59,796 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,919 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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E566 FPH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E566 FPH, 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 FPH registered?

E566 FPH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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