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E881 FNV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

13,442 mi
Last recorded13,442 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 FNV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 13,442 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 13,436 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 9,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 7,152 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 7,151 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 4,782 miles

Front Slight Play From Steering

Pass 27 Sep 2021 3,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 2,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 2,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive including idle speed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,843 miles

modified for competition use

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,521 miles

car has been modified for off road use

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,521 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

car has been modified for off road use

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,028 miles

car has been adapted for off road use

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,973 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,078 miles

play in front suspension componets

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,077 miles

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

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

play in front suspension componets

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,356 miles

GENERAL CORRSION TO FLOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,611 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 82,427 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,204 miles

headlamp aim on lowest settings

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,414 miles

offside spring casing front bush has movnent and weeping oil

under body protection fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,141 miles

dip/main beam selection incorrect

Fail 19 Dec 2007 77,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

dip/main beam selection incorrect

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,803 miles

Front bumper insecure

headlight switch faulty

rear tyres are a diffrent size to the front

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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E881 FNV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E881 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E881 FNV registered?

E881 FNV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E881 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E881 FNV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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