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E55 GRD

1988 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 GRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to both front seat belts

slight play in steering rack/arms

slight wear in offside king pin

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,757 miles

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

some corrosion in both side rear seat belt lower mounts

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

some corrosion in both side rear seat belt lower monutings

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,968 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in steering rack

Some corrosion in nearside front and rear and offside rear chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,794 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,080 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,076 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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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E55 GRD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E55 GRD, 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 E55 GRD registered?

E55 GRD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E55 GRD safe to buy?

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