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E898 FNV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,890 mi
Last recorded59,890 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 FNV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,593 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 56,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,813 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 55,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E898 FNV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E898 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.

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What year was E898 FNV registered?

E898 FNV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E898 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E898 FNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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