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E398 TYG

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,649 mi
Last recorded4,649 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 TYG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 4,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 4,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 3,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 3,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 1,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 1,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,892 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,728 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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E398 TYG is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E398 TYG, 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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What year was E398 TYG registered?

E398 TYG is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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