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E381 DWV

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,789 mi
Last recorded78,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 DWV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 77,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,055 miles

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

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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E381 DWV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E381 DWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E381 DWV registered?

E381 DWV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E381 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 DWV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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