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E81 PDH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,654 mi
Last recorded12,654 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 PDH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 12,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower King pin worn

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower King pin worn

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 10,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower King pin worn

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower King pin worn

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 8,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 5,360 miles

Nearside Front Wear In King Pin assy

Offside Front Wear In King Pin assy.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 5,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wear In King Pin assy

Offside Front Wear In King Pin assy.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 1,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,695 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage lightly rubbing On Inner Wheel Rim (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,719 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

boot floor badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,056 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front footbrake reading low

nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 1 Jun 2011 95,007 miles

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Boot floor section is very corroded.

Excessive corrosion on the n/s/f floopan/sill but not in a prescribed area.

Slight play in the n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins.

Pass 18 May 2010 94,176 miles

Corrosion on the n/s and o/s sills.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2010 94,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on the n/s and o/s sills.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,840 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Rear of floorpan is corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 93,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Rear of floorpan is corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,573 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door pillar corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Nov 2007 91,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 86,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front bumper insecure

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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E81 PDH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E81 PDH, 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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E81 PDH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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