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E704 VGK

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,885 mi
Last recorded16,885 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 VGK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 16,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 16,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,856 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play K P I

Offside Front slight play KPI

Pass 30 Jan 2017 13,667 miles

Front both king pins have play/lift

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear exhaust strap attention

carburetor damp advise attention

Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,185 miles

play in n/s front king pin assy

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,471 miles

slight play in king pins

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,740 miles

slight play in both king pins

Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,799 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both h/ light reflecrors deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2012 3,610 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 826 miles

o/s front h/light lens reflector deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2011 826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front h/light lens reflector deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,993 miles

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

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

advise front tyres wearing

advise offside front inner arch needs attention

Pass 11 May 2006 96,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

car has numerous points of surface corrosion.

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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E704 VGK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E704 VGK, 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 E704 VGK registered?

E704 VGK is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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