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E83 HGV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 HGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,600 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,593 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose wing loose at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,944 miles

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Rear Door corroded

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Front Inner Body component slightly loose Wheel arch corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,027 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, rear of arch

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,175 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rear of wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,352 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure Rear of wheel arch, panel not fully attached (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,301 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 44,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,717 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch, rear of front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch, rear of front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 38,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,252 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,247 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,544 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,790 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,783 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,827 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,450 miles

play in offside and nearside king pins

Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in offside and nearside king pins

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 17,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,750 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,213 miles

transmission oil leak

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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E83 HGV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E83 HGV, 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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E83 HGV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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