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E80 RNW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,692 mi
Last recorded32,692 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE80 RNW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,692 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both king pins

Front tyres slightly wearing on the outer edges nearside and offside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody shutz not allowing a clear inspection of some items

Fail 11 Feb 2019 32,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both king pins (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,986 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,702 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 23,686 miles

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

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 17,477 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported in pedals (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing king pin (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolt loose (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,710 miles

Oil leak

near side front king pin has slight movement.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

near side front king pin has slight movement.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,056 miles

h side king pin slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 4,778 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 2,226 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,226 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,349 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slight deterioation

Fail 21 Aug 2007 91,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slight deterioation

slight wear in rack

Pass 26 Aug 2006 84,574 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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E80 RNW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E80 RNW, 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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E80 RNW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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