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E575 BEV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE575 BEV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,133 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift in n/s kingpin

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,832 miles

headlamps poor beam patterns

Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,932 miles

Nearside beam poor

Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 73,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,019 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,742 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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E575 BEV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 E575 BEV, 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 E575 BEV registered?

E575 BEV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E575 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E575 BEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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