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E836 XMJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,838 mi
Last recorded45,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 XMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 42,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,627 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 40,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,711 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 39,708 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 31,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 9,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 1,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 91,744 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,035 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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E836 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E836 XMJ, 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 E836 XMJ registered?

E836 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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