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E737 SON

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 SON
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,626 miles

offside front floor panel has corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,450 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,090 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,858 miles

Slight play in both king pins

Pass 30 May 2017 86,574 miles

offside king pin has slight wear

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front king pin has slight play

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 865,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside king pin has slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,558 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,425 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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E737 SON is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E737 SON, 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 E737 SON registered?

E737 SON is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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