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E629 FGV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,198 mi
Last recorded23,198 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 FGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 23,198 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,461 miles

this vehicle has had extensve repairs

Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,806 miles

rear chassis are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 4,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 121 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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E629 FGV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E629 FGV, 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 E629 FGV registered?

E629 FGV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E629 FGV safe to buy?

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