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E362 VEC

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE362 VEC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 84,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,667 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 82,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 82,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 79,819 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 79,819 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 79,076 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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E362 VEC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E362 VEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E362 VEC?

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What year was E362 VEC registered?

E362 VEC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E362 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E362 VEC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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