MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,893 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front hub has slight play
slight oil leak under engine
Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached trunion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to os and nsf inner arches.
nsf king pins have play. osf king pins have play close to limit.
nsr tyre worn, rear wheel bearings minor rough.
oil leak
osr body repair outside of PA not continiously welded.
rear seat missing
wires could be better supported.
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Statutory seat belt missing rear of any type. (5.1.1)
rear brake application uneven ns low (3.7.B.2)
electrical wires could be better supported.
exhaust has minor leak
front and rear seats have movement / play at their fixings.
front brake imbalance
front drive shaft slip joint boots deteriorated.
no main beam warning lamp fitted. Ref: testing information.
ns outer cv boot has pin hole.
nsf king pins have play but not excessive.
nsr tyre worn on edges.
oil leak
osf and nsf inner wheel arches corroded but not within PA
osf king pins have play close to allowed limit.
osr and nsr bearings have roughness but not excessive.
osr body has inaduquate repair to non PA supporting panelling.
park brake lever deteriorated but functional.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E286 HLF is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E286 HLF, 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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E286 HLF is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 January 1988.
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