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E640 LFX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 LFX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,576 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 61,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 61,469 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 61,309 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Central drive shaft boot torn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play (Greaseable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Central drive shaft boot torn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,553 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,553 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,202 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 59,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,635 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,870 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,797 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,846 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,800 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,557 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside constant velocity boot has grease on it

nearside wiper blade split]

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,962 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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E640 LFX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E640 LFX, 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 E640 LFX registered?

E640 LFX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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