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E874 GVT

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,747 mi
Last recorded8,747 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 GVT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 8,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,693 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 21 May 2024 8,421 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front play in king pins

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jun 2023 8,000 miles

Nearside Front slight free play in kingpin

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Fail 9 Jun 2023 8,000 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight free play in kingpin

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 18 May 2022 6,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

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

Pass 21 May 2021 6,083 miles

Nearside Front slight free play in king pin

Offside Front slight free play in king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 5,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E874 GVT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E874 GVT, 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 E874 GVT registered?

E874 GVT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E874 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E874 GVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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