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E90 GRP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 GRP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front diff seal & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,758 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,567 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox, driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,720 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,198 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

Play in Nearside and Offside front Rack Ends

Play in Nearside and Offside front Stub Pins

oil leak(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,912 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trunion (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres perished and cracking

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Underneath of vehicle has been under-sealed/ painted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Underneath of vehicle has been under-sealed/ painted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Stub Pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Stub Pin (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Stub Pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Stub Pin (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,281 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,037 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nohigh beam tell tale light

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,934 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 64,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,162 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,162 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E90 GRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E90 GRP, 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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E90 GRP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1987.

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