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E893 XMJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 XMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,851 miles

Nearside Front king pin has some play

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 66,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,769 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s indicator side repeater slightly dull

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in n/s king pin bushes

slight play in top steering column rubber bush

Fail 7 Feb 2023 66,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in n/s king pin bushes

slight play in top steering column rubber bush

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,735 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front King pin has slight play

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,615 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,474 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park Brake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2010 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

b/pads worn

slight play in both king pins

Fail 21 May 2010 61,555 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

b/pads worn

slight play in both king pins

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s & o/s king pins/bushes worn.

Fail 27 May 2009 61,029 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s & o/s king pins/bushes worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 58,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E893 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E893 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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E893 XMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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