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E834 AKX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 AKX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MIN LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MIN LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seatbelt mounting prescribed area holed by corrosion, however at time of test rear seat was not fitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt replacement recommended (2.5.C.1a)

both king pins worn, replacement recommended.

rear seat belt mounts corroded but no rear seats fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt replacement recommended (2.5.C.1a)

both king pins worn, replacement recommended.

rear seat belt mounts corroded but no rear seats fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,509 miles

front body mount prescribed area corroded,rectification recommended

king pins worn especially offside

rear seatbelt mounting prescribed area excessivly corroded however no seats or seatbelts are fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,255 miles

offside front floorpan holed by corrosion

offside kingpin worn

offside rear seatbelt mount excessively corroded however seat has been removed before vehicle was presented for test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,002 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 14,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,088 miles

nraeside rear seatbelt mounting point corroded,however no rear seat is fitted

offside front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,618 miles

both front floor pan's starting to corrode

offside king pin worn resulting in significant play in top bush

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,024 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 96,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside king pin worn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 89,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,087 miles

offside front king pin worn

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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E834 AKX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E834 AKX, 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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E834 AKX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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