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E2 CVC

1990 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CVC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,352 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 88,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,449 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres side wall cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2011 95,813 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres side wall cracked

n/s/f outter cv gaiter split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 92,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,336 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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E2 CVC is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 E2 CVC, 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 36 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E2 CVC registered?

E2 CVC is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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