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E109 AVM

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 AVM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 80,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 74,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 73,731 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,182 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 73,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 72,434 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,926 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,777 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,521 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 69,521 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,531 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 68,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,532 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,530 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,387 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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E109 AVM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E109 AVM, 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 E109 AVM registered?

E109 AVM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E109 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E109 AVM shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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