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E557 WKK

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 WKK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,777 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,777 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,424 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2023 97,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded and holed at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under floor area corroded and holed, close to chassis / body attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 125 R15 68S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 125 R15 68S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight wear / movement in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor corroded with previous repair sections covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,361 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,361 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp centre box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,980 miles

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 83,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,834 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 82,834 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,437 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,272 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 79,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 79,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 79,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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E557 WKK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E557 WKK, 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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E557 WKK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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