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E57 JDF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE57 JDF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,212 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 kin pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 74,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 kin pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,153 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in kingpin.

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

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

handbrake high.

Fail 22 Jun 2023 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose mounting bolts insecure. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt insecure. (7.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,070 miles

Nearside kingpin slight movement

Fail 27 May 2022 73,968 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside kingpin slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,968 miles

slight play n/s kingpin

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,927 miles

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

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

slight play n/s kingpin

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,643 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 73,606 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 73,287 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,743 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wiring loom under bonnet fouling handbrake lever

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,239 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,403 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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E57 JDF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E57 JDF, 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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E57 JDF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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