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E2 CVG

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 54,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 53,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 53,358 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing front and rear of side silencer and tail pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 51,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides-kick up deflector discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing front and rear of side silencer and tail pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,521 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust pipe clamps loose

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,767 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,324 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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E2 CVG 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 84.2%.

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 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 E2 CVG, 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 E2 CVG registered?

E2 CVG is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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