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E835 VTT

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,721 mi
Last recorded38,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE835 VTT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 38,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 36,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Pass 11 May 2022 36,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe /clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim ,in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 35,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,778 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern adjusted pass repair side.

screen washer fluid low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,372 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,372 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2005 35,193 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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E835 VTT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E835 VTT, 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 E835 VTT registered?

E835 VTT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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