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E851 FLC

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,653 mi
Last recorded35,653 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 FLC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,653 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 35,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 35,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front kingpin slight free play

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,837 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,685 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,035 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,264 miles

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

Windscreen delaminated on lower edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,516 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 31,516 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,096 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,494 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,012 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,581 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,124 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,124 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,070 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,312 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,312 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 25,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E851 FLC is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E851 FLC, 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 E851 FLC registered?

E851 FLC is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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