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E708 CCN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 CCN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,749 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 87,749 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 86,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 86,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 86,093 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,736 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 84,270 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 84,270 miles

Side repeater not working o\s (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working n\s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working n\s (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,725 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,725 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 82,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,780 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 76,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 72,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 68,602 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2006 64,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 64,528 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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E708 CCN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E708 CCN, 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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E708 CCN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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