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E929 YMJ

1987 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 YMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 60,840 miles

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,665 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,383 miles

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,023 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,023 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,044 miles

Offside Front inner wing has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

front a posts corroded at floor joints

Fail 15 Dec 2016 58,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside a posts corroded at floor joints

offside front inner wing an nearside front floor areas have corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,746 miles

handbrake on limit of travel

Fail 18 Dec 2015 56,746 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake on limit of travel

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f door hard to open from inside

n/s/f lower door hinge area corroded

o/s/f door hard to open from in side

Fail 12 Dec 2012 51,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f door hard to open from inside

n/s/f lower door hinge area corroded

o/s/f door hard to open from in side

Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,470 miles

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

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

rear chassis rails have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all road wheels slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all road wheels slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 47,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,697 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 46,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 44,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,945 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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E929 YMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E929 YMJ, 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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E929 YMJ is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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