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E578 GPH

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

17,109 mi
Last recorded17,109 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 GPH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 17,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 16,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,950 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 16,947 miles

Front Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s & n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor arear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 16,583 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 16,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,311 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 14,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 14,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 10,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 6,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,374 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside and nearside rear inner wing panels corroded.

Offside headlamp reflector in poor condition.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 6,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear inner wing panels corroded.

Offside headlamp reflector in poor condition.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 2,909 miles

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

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

rust hole on nearside of bulkhead not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 95,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 91,282 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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E578 GPH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E578 GPH, 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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E578 GPH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 February 1988.

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