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E816 EJF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,363 mi
Last recorded19,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 EJF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 19,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 19,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 19,027 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,211 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear plate tatty

slight play in front king pins

Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,135 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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E816 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E816 EJF, 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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What year was E816 EJF registered?

E816 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E816 EJF safe to buy?

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