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E577 JGM

1988 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,444 mi
Last recorded39,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 JGM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,115 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,328 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)

nearside front suspension rod bush worn

offside headlamp image slightly distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,463 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 18 Jun 2013 20,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,577 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2008 16,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,123 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.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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E577 JGM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E577 JGM, 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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E577 JGM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 May 1988.

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