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1815 PH

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,426 mi
Last recorded62,426 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1815 PH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,200 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,757 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,088 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,007 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,707 miles

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

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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1815 PH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1815 PH, 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 1815 PH registered?

1815 PH is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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The MOT history for 1815 PH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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