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E715 WLG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 WLG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 77,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,211 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

slight play in kingpins

Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 74,302 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 73,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,180 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,609 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,069 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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E715 WLG 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 E715 WLG, 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 E715 WLG registered?

E715 WLG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E715 WLG safe to buy?

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