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E832 EJF

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 EJF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting bolts loose and mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of "play" in n/s front king pin

Signs of "play" in o/s front king pin

Fail 29 May 2025 83,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting bolts loose and mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of "play" in o/s front king pin

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 81,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 79,922 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 77,627 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 77,627 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 76,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,301 miles

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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E832 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E832 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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E832 EJF is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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