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E316 NEL

1988 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 NEL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,638 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Rear of vehicle corroded badly and mounting to chassis corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected complete bulkhead corroded and moves when steering applied (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seatbelts and seats removed. Heavily corroded

Complete under side heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded but no seats or seatbelts fitted in the rear

Offside Front seat belt in poor condition

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty hazzard lights only work on n/s (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension appears low and some creaking from rear suspension.

Very heavy and extensive corrosion to body and floor.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,444 miles

Heavy and extensive body corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Heavy and extensive body corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 31,842 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Both rear road wheels hevily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy corrosion present in many places under vehicle.

Main light switch tempramental.

Nearside rear brake back plate damp.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,842 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Both rear road wheels hevily corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy corrosion present in many places under vehicle.

Main light switch tempramental.

Nearside rear brake back plate damp.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 26,282 miles

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

rear floors and rear wheel arches have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 23,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,123 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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E316 NEL is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E316 NEL, 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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E316 NEL is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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