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E701 AJR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,522 mi
Last recorded41,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 AJR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 41,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 41,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,284 miles

lift in 2x kingpin

Fail 21 Jun 2022 41,284 miles

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

lift in 2x kingpin

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,121 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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E701 AJR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E701 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 E701 AJR registered?

E701 AJR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E701 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E701 AJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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