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E859 NVG

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,734 mi
Last recorded82,734 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 NVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 82,734 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to osf front floor

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 9 May 2013 82,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to osf front floor

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front joints heavily greased

general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,324 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,398 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Boot will not open

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,222 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 80,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 78,987 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 77,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 May 2005 74,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 74,985 miles

Centre Front Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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E859 NVG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E859 NVG, 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 E859 NVG registered?

E859 NVG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E859 NVG safe to buy?

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