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E239 ENJ

1988 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 ENJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,737 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS ARE CORRODING

Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 73,693 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,595 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,417 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 73,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 73,288 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 73,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 73,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,986 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar and sill area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 72,481 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 72,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slightly corroded (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slightly corroded (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,655 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 71,017 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2015 71,017 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,127 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 66,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 64,445 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 64,426 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2008 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 51,623 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 51,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 22 May 2006 46,480 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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E239 ENJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E239 ENJ, 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 E239 ENJ registered?

E239 ENJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 March 1988.

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