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E22 HLU

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 HLU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,279 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s+o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,211 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,211 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,043 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,429 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,995 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f king pin has slight play.

o/s/f king pin has a slight play .

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,315 miles

N/S/F LOWER KING PIN HAS A SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,948 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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E22 HLU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E22 HLU, 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 E22 HLU registered?

E22 HLU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 January 1988.

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