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E701 UGO

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 UGO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 17,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 15,598 miles

bothside front head lamp aim pattern not very defined.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 15,402 miles

Front both side king pin slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked , still secure and legible, should replace. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective aim/pattern not very defined. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,434 miles

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

both sides front king pin slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,162 miles

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

bothside front kingpin play.

chip on windscreen passenger side top,within m o t ,limit.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 13,868 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking ad perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 13,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking ad perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 13,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 13,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 13,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 11,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,179 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 11,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering lock not engaging

Fail 25 Jun 2013 10,226 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering lock not engaging

Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,349 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 83,710 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 83,710 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,019 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 74,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 UGO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E701 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

E701 UGO is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E701 UGO safe to buy?

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