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E821 LHV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 LHV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 53,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,744 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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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E821 LHV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E821 LHV, 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 E821 LHV registered?

E821 LHV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E821 LHV safe to buy?

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