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E635 HOY

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,991 mi
Last recorded79,991 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 HOY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 79,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,794 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight play in trunnion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,043 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 74,739 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,973 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,777 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,061 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,061 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 63,226 miles

corrosion starting around n/s/r lower seat belt mounting,front king pins worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,502 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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E635 HOY 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 80%.

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 E635 HOY, 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 E635 HOY registered?

E635 HOY is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 February 1988.

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