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E56 GTW

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,681 mi
Last recorded52,681 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 GTW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,614 miles

nearside front tyre & nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 17 May 2008 40,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,557 miles

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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E56 GTW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E56 GTW, 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 E56 GTW registered?

E56 GTW is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E56 GTW safe to buy?

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