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E289 LAB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,788 mi
Last recorded37,788 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 LAB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,788 miles

Idle speed erratic

Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to all areas of chassis and body

Fail 3 Jun 2019 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door jam area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to all areas of chassis and body

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,121 miles

slight play steering arms inner joints

Fail 1 Jun 2018 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play steering arms inner joints

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear inner sill has excessive corrosion not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion by rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)

floorpan has general corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to heat exchanger (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan, reference shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced also minimal image (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear inner sill has excessive corrosion not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion by rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)

floorpan has general corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2016 34,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,495 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,382 miles

n/s centre gaitor split

slight play front king pins

Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,382 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s centre gaitor split

n/s washer

slight play front king pins

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boyh wipers starting to smear

corrosion o/s/f wing

front numberplate damadged/starting to deteriate

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boyh wipers starting to smear

corrosion o/s/f wing

front numberplate damadged/starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,572 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,922 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 10,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,481 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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E289 LAB 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E289 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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E289 LAB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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