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E753 KAJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,413 mi
Last recorded41,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE753 KAJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 39,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,800 miles

slight play in both king pins

Fail 26 Jul 2018 37,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in both king pins

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,490 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 34,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,498 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 29,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,566 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 9 Aug 2011 29,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,234 miles

n/s wiper not clearing screen and split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,234 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

n/s wiper not clearing screen and split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,038 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,839 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)

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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E753 KAJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E753 KAJ, 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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E753 KAJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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