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E913 VBW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,379 mi
Last recorded96,379 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 VBW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,379 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,980 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,787 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 91,787 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,530 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 91,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,192 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,192 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 88,800 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 88,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 87,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 83,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 69,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 69,523 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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E913 VBW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E913 VBW, 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 E913 VBW registered?

E913 VBW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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