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E87 UBG

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 UBG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,880 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 78,862 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,044 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,043 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,371 miles

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

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

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

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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E87 UBG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E87 UBG, 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 E87 UBG registered?

E87 UBG is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E87 UBG safe to buy?

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