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E257 HJH

1988 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 HJH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 54,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 54,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 54,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,207 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,626 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,786 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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E257 HJH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E257 HJH, 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 E257 HJH registered?

E257 HJH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E257 HJH safe to buy?

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