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E63 DWV

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 DWV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel bearings a bit noisy

near/side rear tyre in poor condition

slight play both king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,333 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play both king pins

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,664 miles

Both front king pins worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside intermidate gaiter split

Surface rust around back floors

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 88,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 15 Oct 2007 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Oct 2006 809 miles

corrosion developing in offside floor area next to seat belt mounting.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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E63 DWV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E63 DWV, 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 E63 DWV registered?

E63 DWV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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