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E729 OWY

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE729 OWY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,019 miles

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 14 May 2025 72,090 miles

slight play in 2x kingpins

Pass 29 May 2024 71,174 miles

2x kingpin slight play

Pass 24 May 2023 69,863 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 68,365 miles

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Fail 11 May 2022 68,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Pass 31 May 2021 66,793 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 66,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,746 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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E729 OWY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E729 OWY, 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 E729 OWY registered?

E729 OWY is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E729 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E729 OWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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