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E78 GEW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,678 mi
Last recorded44,678 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 GEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,453 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,517 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E78 GEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E78 GEW, 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 E78 GEW registered?

E78 GEW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E78 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E78 GEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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