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E734 FHG

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,173 mi
Last recorded14,173 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 FHG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 14,173 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 14,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 13,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 13,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,768 miles

slight movement in offside front king pin

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,747 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,494 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 1 Aug 2014 13,493 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,213 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED OUTTER SIDEWALLS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,209 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED OUTTER SIDEWALLS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,160 miles

ALL FOUR tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 13,160 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

ALL FOUR tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 12,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 9,222 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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E734 FHG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E734 FHG, 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 E734 FHG registered?

E734 FHG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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