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E358 HLT

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

62,338 mi
Last recorded62,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 HLT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,338 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 62,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,237 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative offside & nearside (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2016 61,955 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,187 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,187 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,597 miles

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,597 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,474 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,475 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 60,447 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,576 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HLT is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 E358 HLT, 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 E358 HLT registered?

E358 HLT is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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