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E886 PCL

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,117 mi
Last recorded71,117 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE886 PCL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,117 miles

Washer pump operation, syphon type

Fail 3 Sep 2025 71,117 miles

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

Washer pump operation, syphon type

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,014 miles

Hazzard switch operation

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,000 miles

Hazzard switch operation

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,850 miles

Hazzard switch operation

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Movement in King Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,825 miles

part of boot floor missing

Fail 29 May 2015 70,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

part of boot floor missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 70,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,658 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some welded repairs to non load bearing sections of the body not seam welded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,873 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,344 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,811 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,811 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 50,425 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 50,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E886 PCL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E886 PCL, 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 E886 PCL registered?

E886 PCL is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E886 PCL safe to buy?

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