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E611 UHL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,493 mi
Last recorded93,493 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 UHL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 93,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 93,396 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 92,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,721 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,542 miles

indicator warning light is hard to see

n/s/r brake pipe is greased

o/s wing repeater slightly dim

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,864 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Very slight oil weep at RH rocker cover joint

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack centre bush

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,902 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 83,902 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sills at front end and door pillars

play in steering rack slider bush

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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E611 UHL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E611 UHL, 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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E611 UHL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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