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E797 KYN

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,877 mi
Last recorded37,877 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 KYN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,877 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 37,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside rear tyres deep cracks perished edge of tread to sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 37,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Crossover box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

service brake efficiency only just met 49%

Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,804 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

service brake efficiency only just met 49%

Pass 20 May 2015 36,795 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 36,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,490 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 36,476 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,930 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
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E797 KYN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E797 KYN, 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 KYN is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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