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E57 LBK

1988 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

5,721 mi
Last recorded5,721 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE57 LBK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 5,721 miles

Nearside Front king pin bush worn but not excessive

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 5,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front king pin bush worn but not excessive

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 5,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 5,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 5,404 miles

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

Both Front Kingpins have play

Fail 7 Feb 2023 5,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 4.774% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 5,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 4,775 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 4,775 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 4,470 miles

slight movement in both front king pins/hubs

Pass 22 Aug 2018 4,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 4,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,427 miles

Boot floor corroded nearside and offside- not seriously affecting strength of vehicle or body security at time of test.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 3,417 miles

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

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

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

Boot floor corroded nearside and offside- not seriously affecting strength of vehicle or body security at time of test.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 May 2009 3,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 2,552 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 2,532 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 1,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Dec 2006 1,107 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

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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E57 LBK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E57 LBK, 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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E57 LBK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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