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E819 HBJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE819 HBJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 84,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 84,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,887 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,106 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 81,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 81,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,042 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,932 miles

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

manual steering lock in car at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,932 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

manual steering lock in car at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,746 miles

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

main beam warning light not fitted as part of original equipment

manual steering locking device in car at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,744 miles

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

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

main beam warning light not fitted as part of original equipment

manual steering locking device in car at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 79,561 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have heavy surface craqcks on outer walls advise attension

both front tyres worn to 2.00mm on outer shoulders

main beam warning lamp not fitted tothis vehicle as astandard fitment

Fail 14 May 2013 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have heavy surface craqcks on outer walls advise attension

both front tyres worn to 2.00mm on outer shoulders

main beam warning lamp not fitted tothis vehicle as astandard fitment

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,486 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

different size tyres on front to rear axle

left hand front tyre has cut on outer wall cord not visible marked

main beam tell tale not fitted to this vehicle as a standard fitment

Pass 12 May 2011 79,188 miles

front and rear tyres of different sizes

rear number plate one digit in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 79,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres of different sizes

rear number plate one digit in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,888 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear floor coroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in near side and off side king pins

Pass 5 May 2009 78,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 78,397 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,754 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 77,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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E819 HBJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 E819 HBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E819 HBJ registered?

E819 HBJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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