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E887 XMJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE887 XMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 9 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 5 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 61,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,555 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,101 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 60,763 miles

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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E887 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E887 XMJ, 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 E887 XMJ registered?

E887 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E887 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E887 XMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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