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E955 FNH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,466 mi
Last recorded27,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 FNH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from transaxle (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 26,742 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,625 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 6,385 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 6,375 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 3,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,351 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,583 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 79,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E955 FNH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E955 FNH, 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 E955 FNH registered?

E955 FNH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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