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E595 JEG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,170 mi
Last recorded18,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 JEG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 18,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,745 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 9,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 9,722 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 6,985 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 6,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 5,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 5,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 3,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 1,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,520 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 98,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,272 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,436 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 94,436 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,704 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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E595 JEG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E595 JEG, 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 E595 JEG registered?

E595 JEG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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