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E250 KLW

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 KLW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement on suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,936 miles

Nearside Front UP AND DOWN PLAY DETETCED AT ROAD WHEEL

Fail 12 Apr 2024 82,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS CORRODED ON RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front UP AND DOWN PLAY DETETCED AT ROAD WHEEL

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,149 miles

slight body/rear brake pipes corrosion but not excessive

slight movement detected in the steering system joints

Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,139 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Steering column fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 76,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 75,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,797 miles

oil engine leak

Fail 20 May 2015 74,797 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

oil engine leak

Pass 22 May 2014 74,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 127,733 miles

Rear wheels are badly corroded....................Thanx 4ur custom

Fail 16 May 2012 72,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear wheel slightly corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly corroded

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

Offside rear wheel slightly corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,821 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,733 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet started to corrod on the edge

front bumper started corrosion

off side door panel started to corrod

Fail 28 May 2010 69,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet started to corrod on the edge

front bumper started corrosion

off side door panel started to corrod

Pass 22 May 2009 67,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,848 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,848 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 64,499 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,497 miles

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

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

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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E250 KLW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E250 KLW, 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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E250 KLW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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