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E733 RYG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

14,993 mi
Last recorded14,993 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE733 RYG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 14,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 14,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 14,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body not fully secure boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 13,946 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure (rebolted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 13,243 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 13,182 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 10,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 8,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 1,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 1,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 906 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,875 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,875 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,451 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,431 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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E733 RYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E733 RYG, 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 E733 RYG registered?

E733 RYG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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