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E229 ATA

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,624 mi
Last recorded18,624 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 ATA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,569 miles

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

Slight corrosion to NSF inner wheel arch

Slight corrosion to centre lower floor pan

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,419 miles

Corrosion on rear body panels

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has light corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,409 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Inner wing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower floor / Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion on rear body panels

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has light corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,302 miles

Front lower floor pan corroded both sides

Rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 18,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,096 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,247 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 17,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,711 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 16,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,658 miles

offside rear of chassis rail starting to corrode

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 4 Aug 2008 16,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear of chassis rail starting to corrode

slight play in steering mechanism

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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E229 ATA is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E229 ATA, 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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E229 ATA is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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