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E828 LLJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,999 mi
Last recorded1,999 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE828 LLJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 1,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 1,876 miles

Front Both front king pins have slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,090 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 21,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,662 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

play in both king pins

Fail 10 Jul 2018 19,607 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

play in both king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,138 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 9,099 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,026 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,025 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,600 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Radius 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r wheel corroded (inner part)

rear exhaust section loose

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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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E828 LLJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E828 LLJ, 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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E828 LLJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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