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E866 DBL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE866 DBL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 9,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 9,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 9,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 9,867 miles

nearside front underbody corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 8,089 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 7,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 6,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 6,097 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 6,097 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 5,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,821 miles

parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 2,638 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake performance low

Fail 26 Jun 2017 2,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both side (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake performance low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,208 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 6,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Both rear shockabsorbers fitted incorrectly

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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E866 DBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E866 DBL, 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 E866 DBL registered?

E866 DBL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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