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E678 AJR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,443 mi
Last recorded1,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 AJR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 1,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 99,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 99,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,257 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 97,257 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,716 miles

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 83,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2007 80,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,666 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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E678 AJR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E678 AJR, 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 E678 AJR registered?

E678 AJR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E678 AJR safe to buy?

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