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E378 BMB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 BMB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 69,785 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor is corroded with a small hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front shocker absorber corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended insure (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded with a small hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dirt cover split

Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nsr c post corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nsr inner wheel arch lower corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr c pillar to wing and lower outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch next to bump stop mounting corroded but not within subscribed area

Nearside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed but not within prescribed area, next to exhaust mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lower inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear lower wheel arch tub holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front shock absorber dirt cover split

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch next to bump stop mounting holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear lower inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch to boot floor corroded and detached but not within prescribed area

ns centre and front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,888 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 63,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fouling windscreen surround (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,844 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,357 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose king pin (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose king pin (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,971 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 54,971 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack but not showing ply or cords

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,341 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f floor corroded and holed

noise on engine

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,263 miles

n/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,650 miles

battery earth corroded

n/s/f floor corroded and holed

o/s/f shockabsorber shroud insecure

posative terminal on battery broken

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

battery earth corroded

n/s/f floor corroded and holed

o/s/f shockabsorber shroud insecure

posative terminal on battery broken

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,974 miles

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 45,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,872 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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E378 BMB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E378 BMB, 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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E378 BMB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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