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E286 HLF

1988 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,893 mi
Last recorded2,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 HLF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 2,893 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight play

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 30 Sep 2021 2,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 2,638 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 2,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached trunion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 2,578 miles

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.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 2,577 miles

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.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 2,145 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,666 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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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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