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E797 FLB

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

778 mi
Last recorded778 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 FLB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 778 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened front bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside floor starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in king pin

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 30 Dec 2017 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play n/s/f king pin

slight play o/s/f king pin

Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear boot corroded

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 6 Nov 2017 96,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear boot corroded

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,266 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 11 Nov 2015 94,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in n/s and o/s front king pin

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,132 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,151 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,569 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,836 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all road wheels corroding at joints

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 88,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all shocker lower bushes worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,345 miles

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

each shocker has one bush worn

Fail 6 Sep 2008 87,345 miles

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

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

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

each shocker has one bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,202 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 86,202 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,418 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E797 FLB is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 E797 FLB, 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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E797 FLB is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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