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E629 BNN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 BNN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 89,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 89,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 89,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 88,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2011 88,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 85,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,031 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,541 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,926 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 86,924 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

play in steering rack border line pass

vehicle has chassis but body has corrosion in variouse areas

Pass 17 Jan 2006 86,702 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 86,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake has a lot of travel

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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E629 BNN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 E629 BNN, 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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E629 BNN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 November 1987.

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