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E960 DJH

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 DJH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,380 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,380 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,207 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,499 miles

play in king pins

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in king pins

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,858 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,800 miles

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

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

king pin have slight play in front

nearside arm has slight play in bush

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,185 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,401 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,324 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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E960 DJH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E960 DJH, 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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E960 DJH is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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