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E794 BTN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,629 mi
Last recorded47,629 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE794 BTN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,592 miles

oil leak

side floor panels excess repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,666 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,370 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,364 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise engine speed a bit high

advise rear bumper rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear bumpers corroded

headlamp aims just pass

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

slight play nearside front steering/suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,588 miles

Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre has large hole in side wall.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 44,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE BOOT POOR CONDITION

ADVISE REAR BUMPER INECURE

ADVISEREAR SHOCKERS OUTER COVER IN POOR CONDITION

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

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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E794 BTN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E794 BTN, 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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E794 BTN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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