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E386 BMB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,710 mi
Last recorded33,710 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 BMB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,245 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 32,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 31,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,533 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2021 29,533 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,591 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pins (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering system

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,547 miles

slight movement in o/s n/s king pins and steering rack.rear bump-stop mounts starting to corrod.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,290 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)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,290 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,186 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 15,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 13,427 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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E386 BMB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E386 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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E386 BMB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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