MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Idle speed erratic
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
slight play steering arms inner joints
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
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
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
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)
n/s centre gaitor split
slight play front king pins
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
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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