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E529 OMK

1988 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,010 mi
Last recorded47,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 OMK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,010 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in King pins both side's

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,876 miles

Front Play in King pins both side's

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL CORRODED ON INSIDE

Offside Rear WHEEL CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,164 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,651 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,892 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat sticking runners

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,478 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,076 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,805 miles

nearside surface corrosion has started by a repaired plate along floor rail

rubber petrol pipe joiner nearside front has started to perish

slight in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,788 miles

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

oil leak

slight lift in rack

Fail 20 Jan 2006 35,785 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

oil leak

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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E529 OMK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E529 OMK, 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 E529 OMK registered?

E529 OMK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E529 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 OMK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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