MOT Status
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77,568 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Both front king pins have play
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Both front king pins have play
Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play both king pins
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)
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
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion starting at both rear chassis ends
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
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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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