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E953 WTT

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

54,054 mi
Last recorded54,054 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 WTT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,054 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 54,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 53,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,441 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in front king pins

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 53,077 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,210 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,193 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,315 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,315 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight age cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,549 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,863 miles

Slight roughness noted nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight roughness noted offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,323 miles

Age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,472 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,464 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,748 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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E953 WTT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 E953 WTT, 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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E953 WTT is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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