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E350 XKE

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 XKE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 75,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,583 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 74,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 74,208 miles

nearside door mirror missing

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,208 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s heat exchanger (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,208 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,379 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 70,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 65,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,807 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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E350 XKE is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E350 XKE, 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 E350 XKE registered?

E350 XKE is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E350 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E350 XKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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