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E904 LVA

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,579 mi
Last recorded84,579 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE904 LVA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 84,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,525 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corrosion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,521 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corrosion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,510 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,715 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /door pillar (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,805 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,432 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,936 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 76,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 76,348 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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E904 LVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E904 LVA, 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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E904 LVA is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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