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E824 EJF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE824 EJF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,492 miles

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Fail 21 Nov 2025 51,492 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s front shockabsorber slightly damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2023 34,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Fail 14 Nov 2023 34,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,174 miles

Offside Rear brake low efficiency

play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 24 Nov 2022 30,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake low efficiency

play in n/s/f kingpin

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 26,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 21,529 miles

n/s top kingpin bush worn to limit of wear

Fail 1 Dec 2020 21,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

n/s top kingpin bush worn to limit of wear

Pass 8 May 2019 9,010 miles

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

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,284 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 6,273 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

floor pan corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,933 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 96,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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E824 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E824 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 E824 EJF registered?

E824 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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