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E294 PCW

1988 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,469 mi
Last recorded6,469 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 PCW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 6,469 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 6,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 6,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 6,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 5,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock rear bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 5,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock rear bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 5,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 5,673 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2009 3,971 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,797 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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E294 PCW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E294 PCW, 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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What year was E294 PCW registered?

E294 PCW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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