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E593 DTL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE593 DTL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,529 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 74,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s and n/s front floor panels

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,649 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 64,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E593 DTL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E593 DTL, 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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E593 DTL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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