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E365 JPG

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,624 mi
Last recorded49,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 JPG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension king pin upper bush has slight wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside suspension king pin upper bush has slight wear

Fail 3 Jun 2026 49,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension king pin upper bush has slight wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside suspension king pin upper bush has slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,438 miles

Hazards flash slowly

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 49,029 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING-PIN SWIVELS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ADVISED AT SERVICE

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING-PIN SWIVELS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ADVISED AT SERVICE

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 60,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension/steering king pin has slight wear

Offside Front suspension/steering king pin has slight wear

Fail 27 Apr 2022 60,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension/steering king pin has slight wear

Offside Front suspension/steering king pin has slight wear

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,665 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,665 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Slight wear in kingpin

Offside Front Slight wear in king pin

Fail 30 Mar 2019 60,661 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight wear in kingpin

Offside Front Slight wear in king pin

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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E365 JPG is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E365 JPG, 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 E365 JPG registered?

E365 JPG is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E365 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 JPG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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