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E117 VKK

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 VKK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,060 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,583 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 May 2010 74,167 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 72,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,328 miles

sligh play on n/s front king pin

slight play on o/s front king pin

Fail 9 Oct 2007 71,318 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 69,259 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 69,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

off side front cvj noisey.

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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E117 VKK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 E117 VKK, 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 E117 VKK registered?

E117 VKK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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