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E830 KDF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,099 mi
Last recorded11,099 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE830 KDF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 11,099 miles

Offside Rear Inner corrosion

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside seat slightly loose

Pass 8 Dec 2023 10,846 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 10,716 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 10,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 10,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,280 miles

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

slight offside rear body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 10,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 10,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bearing has slight roughness

Pass 3 May 2011 6,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 5,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 5,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack---slight play n/s/front bearing--n/s/front tyre towall cracks appearing--

Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,493 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 4,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play n/s/fron t king pin----n/s/front bearing slight noise--hand brake in need of adjustment soon---

Pass 4 Aug 2007 1,353 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/outer wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre poor condition

slight play in n/s front kingpin

Pass 24 Jun 2006 1,246 miles

slight play n/s/front king pin--corrosion started o/s/front chassis--front both head lamp reflectors poor condition-

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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E830 KDF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E830 KDF, 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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E830 KDF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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