MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Lower bonnet catch inaffective
Nearside Front king pin slight play
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
boot corroded king pins slight lift,track rod n/s worn
N/S/R worn condition
O/S/R inner wing corroded condition
slight play king pins
O/S Floor in corroded condition
Rear reg plate faded !
Many areas in corroded condition
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E283 XDB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 E283 XDB, 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 E283 XDB registered?
E283 XDB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 January 1988.
Is E283 XDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E283 XDB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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