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E238 DHJ

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,951 mi
Last recorded38,951 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 DHJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 38,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 37,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,287 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,241 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND N/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND N/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,477 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 34,467 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,580 miles

advanced wear in king pins n/s and o/s

dipped beam lights dim

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced wear in king pins n/s and o/s

dipped beam lights dim

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

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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E238 DHJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E238 DHJ, 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 E238 DHJ registered?

E238 DHJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E238 DHJ safe to buy?

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