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E322 SMS

1988 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,897 mi
Last recorded37,897 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE322 SMS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,897 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 37,897 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,897 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 37,897 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 37,896 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Pillar and underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Pillar and underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Boot floor is corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 37,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,414 miles

under body cover fitted unable to inspect chassis

Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,232 miles

underbody tray fitted unable to inspect chassis

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,358 miles

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2018 36,356 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,570 miles

under chassis tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E322 SMS is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E322 SMS, 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 E322 SMS registered?

E322 SMS is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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