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E358 CPU

1988 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 CPU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 92,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner sill/wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,033 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,902 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres - outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 91,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,679 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,679 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,482 miles

WHEEL RIMS CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 87,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,688 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E358 CPU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E358 CPU, 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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E358 CPU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 January 1988.

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