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E345 REL

1988 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,893 mi
Last recorded61,893 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 REL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,893 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 61,876 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit starter motor wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,853 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 59,843 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,464 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,517 miles

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

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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E345 REL is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E345 REL, 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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E345 REL is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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