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E851 JPX

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 JPX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 98,016 miles

N/s rear & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 98,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s rear & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,004 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F Brake pads worn low

O/S/F king pin has slight play in bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,733 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades split on ends

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,606 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,031 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

O/S King pin has slight play in

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,740 miles

O/S King pin has slight play in

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,574 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 72,545 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Nov 2005 69,829 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E851 JPX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JPX, 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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E851 JPX is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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