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E379 LYW

1988 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 LYW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 77,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in upper bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in upper bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 75,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim corroded

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track adjustment lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track adjustment lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,255 miles

Both front king pins have play

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2021 74,255 miles

Both front king pins have play

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,252 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,464 miles

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

slight play both king pins

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,754 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension bouncy

rubber boot at offside drive shaft splined joint is split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,877 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension bouncy

rubber boot at offside drive shaft splined joint is split

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting at both rear chassis ends

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting at both rear chassis ends

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,403 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,791 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E379 LYW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E379 LYW, 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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E379 LYW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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