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E195 KFP

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,763 mi
Last recorded18,763 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE195 KFP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 18,763 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Feb 2025 17,186 miles

Front Both front kingpins slight play

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear floor coroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 17,186 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front kingpins slight play

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear floor coroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 17,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front driveshafts damp with seep age from gaiters

nearside rear body corner corroding

offside rear body floor corroding

slight wear to nearside king pin

slight wear to offside front king pin

Pass 18 Jan 2024 15,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 14,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,572 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2021 12,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2020 9,019 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside boot floors

Fail 13 Nov 2020 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside boot floors

Pass 9 Apr 2019 4,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 3,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 3,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 2,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 1,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,796 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,507 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,785 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 94,785 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,562 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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E195 KFP is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,917 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 E195 KFP, 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 38 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E195 KFP registered?

E195 KFP is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E195 KFP safe to buy?

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