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E997 BAP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 BAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,460 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 67,460 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 67,460 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam K/Pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam K/Pin bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 65,648 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,551 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,551 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 64,110 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 64,110 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 63,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,466 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,466 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,912 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side king pin slightly warn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,463 miles

near side king pin slightly warn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,696 miles

Both front kingpins have slight movement

Offside rear light lense cracked, no white light showing to rear

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,621 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,264 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 54,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

advise play in nsf king pin

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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E997 BAP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E997 BAP, 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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E997 BAP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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