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E554 TYJ

1988 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,960 mi
Last recorded3,960 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 TYJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 3,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 3,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 3,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 3,447 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Aug 2011 3,447 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 1,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Strong smell of fuel around fuel tank.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,888 miles

nearside screen washer jet cleared †lift on offside king-pin †lift and wear in nearside king-pin †lube both king-pins

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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E554 TYJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E554 TYJ, 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 E554 TYJ registered?

E554 TYJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E554 TYJ safe to buy?

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