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C2 VGB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VGB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,271 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 74,269 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cut off to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front floor corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,521 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and floor to sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 73,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,589 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,387 miles

both rear parts outer inner & outer sills rusty

play in both front king pins

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,291 miles

All tyres slightly pereshed

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside stop light slightly dim

Oil dampness on engine

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Slight blow from exhaust

Slight movement in both front king pins

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Washers would benifit from adjusting

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,195 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres slightly pereshed

Nearside stop light alittle dim

Oil dampness on engine

Slight movement in both front king pins

Washers would benifit from adjustment

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,997 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 70,948 miles

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)

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

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C2 VGB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C2 VGB, 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 C2 VGB registered?

C2 VGB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is C2 VGB safe to buy?

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