MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Underbody, suspension mounting points, NS floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
NSR bump stop missing. Note: a missing bump stop rubber is not a reason for rejection
OSF indicator has hole at bottom no white light to front
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear seats have been removed long box has replaced them sticking out of boot adding 185 MM to length of car from rear lights
Rear valance area corroded
Front Upper Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear valance area corroded
NSR bump stop missing. Note: a missing bump stop rubber is not a reason for rejection
Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
OSF indicator has hole at bottom no white light to front
Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear seats have been removed long box has replaced them sticking out of boot adding 185 MM to length of car from rear lights
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear wheel rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear wheel rusty
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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E596 SEL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E596 SEL, 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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E596 SEL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 November 1987.
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