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E795 MVA

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 MVA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 95,540 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f floor outer skin corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,428 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 95,424 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,459 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,817 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,625 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,919 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

old repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

old repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan (repaired inside of vehicle)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E795 MVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E795 MVA, 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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E795 MVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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