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E686 AWV

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE686 AWV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,914 miles

Considerable lift in both front hub knuckle lower pins, particularly nearside.

Under vehicle bodywork corroded close to front suspension mounts but not prescribed area.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door aperture near seat belt reel (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Considerable lift in both front hub knuckle lower pins, particularly nearside.

Under vehicle bodywork corroded close to front suspension mounts but not prescribed area.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,465 miles

nearside rear sill panel end corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,465 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear sill panel end corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,321 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 77,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,019 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,335 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E686 AWV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E686 AWV, 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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E686 AWV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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