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E993 GLW

1987 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 GLW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 81,674 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 81,673 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,823 miles

Nearside centre drives have gator split

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

Offside rear tyre valve hidden by wheel cover

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,823 miles

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

Nearside centre drives have gator split

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

Offside rear tyre valve hidden by wheel cover

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,053 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 29,051 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,455 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Hole In Rear Floor Panel

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 26,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,983 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear crossmember panel corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,324 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,322 miles

advise centre ex mount corroded

advise slight corrosion @ centre outrigger

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,834 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 18,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,661 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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E993 GLW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E993 GLW, 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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E993 GLW is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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