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E714 CMR

1990 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,317 mi
Last recorded74,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 CMR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,317 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 3 Dec 2025 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front king pins

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion around vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,297 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative unable to find switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,211 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,088 miles

Rear floor very poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear floor very poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,903 miles

Boot floor and rear panel corroded.

Front brake pads worn.

Headlamp reflectors corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 70,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

boot floor and rear panel corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear outer wing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,618 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,553 miles

Slight play in both king pins.

Fail 21 Sep 2005 54,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,463 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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E714 CMR is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 E714 CMR, 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 36 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E714 CMR registered?

E714 CMR is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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