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E285 LAB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 LAB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 87,243 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 8 May 2025 85,957 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 May 2023 82,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 11 May 2022 80,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 78,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2020 75,181 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear shocker covers loose

slight play in front king pins

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,826 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 9 May 2018 71,710 miles

Nearside shocker cover not secure

Offside shocker cover not secure

Pass 8 May 2017 69,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 66,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,371 miles

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

nearside spring cover has corrision

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,318 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,685 miles

both rear floors starting to corror

Pass 12 May 2010 31,645 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perishing. offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 6 May 2009 25,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 7,245 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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E285 LAB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E285 LAB, 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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E285 LAB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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