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E528 JVH

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE528 JVH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 29,868 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Feb 2023 29,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Dec 2021 28,474 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 26 Nov 2021 28,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,422 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 21,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,900 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 17,900 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 17,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 8,919 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight reflextors inpoor condision

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,919 miles

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

headlight reflextors inpoor condision

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,199 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 4,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 4,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E528 JVH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E528 JVH, 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 E528 JVH registered?

E528 JVH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E528 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E528 JVH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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