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E196 HPC

1988 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,967 mi
Last recorded20,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 HPC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 20,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis has corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 19,957 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,287 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 14,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,567 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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E196 HPC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E196 HPC, 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 E196 HPC registered?

E196 HPC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E196 HPC safe to buy?

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