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E32 CDB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

36,001 mi
Last recorded36,001 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 CDB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 35,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 35,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brakes pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 35,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside king pins have slight play.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspect brake pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,937 miles

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

Suspect front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,806 miles

brake pipes rusty

play in steering/suspension

Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,804 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

brake pipes rusty

play in steering/suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,614 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

wear in front hubs

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,492 miles

movement in hubs

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,320 miles

movement in front hubs

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2013 34,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement in front hubs

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

movement in front swivel hubs

Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,126 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

movement in front swivel hubs

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,875 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,874 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 33,590 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,590 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,082 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,079 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s hub

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,615 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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E32 CDB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E32 CDB, 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 E32 CDB registered?

E32 CDB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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