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E596 SEL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,588 mi
Last recorded30,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 SEL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 30,563 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,583 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 19,578 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 7,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,596 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,373 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 94,373 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 92,170 miles

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

both rear wheel rusty

Fail 14 May 2008 92,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,900 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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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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What year was E596 SEL registered?

E596 SEL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 November 1987.

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