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E673 JPY

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,142 mi
Last recorded33,142 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE673 JPY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 33,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 32,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 32,726 miles

both suspension casings corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,724 miles

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

both suspension casings corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,575 miles

Nearside suspension casing corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside suspension casing corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 32,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside suspension casing corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside suspension casing corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,469 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 32,344 miles

body has corrosion on osf

both front trunions have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,267 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,267 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 31,992 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 31,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,882 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 26,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 16,340 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,887 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 2,796 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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E673 JPY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E673 JPY, 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 E673 JPY registered?

E673 JPY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E673 JPY safe to buy?

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