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E590 FJN

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE590 FJN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 90,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front suspension king pin has slight lift

play in steering rack

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,713 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front suspension king pin has slight lift

play in steering rack

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,500 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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E590 FJN is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E590 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E590 FJN registered?

E590 FJN is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E590 FJN safe to buy?

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