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E37 GRD

1988 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,019 mi
Last recorded87,019 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 GRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 87,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 86,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid visible fluid come from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lifting up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 84,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 84,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front cv joint fowling on hub

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear in side wheel rim corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,753 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering general play in steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering general play in steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear in side wheel rim corroded

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,169 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f play in kingpins

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f play in kingpins

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres deteriorating, splitting on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,485 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside centre drive shaft boot leaking grease

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,214 miles

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

Slight Play in Both Front Track rod ends

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,599 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 61,542 miles

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

slight wear in steering joints

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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E37 GRD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E37 GRD, 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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E37 GRD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E37 GRD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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