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E123 BGC

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,895 mi
Last recorded35,895 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 BGC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 35,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 34,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 33,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 33,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,988 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 32,984 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,516 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,692 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 31,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,032 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 30,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 30,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 29,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,871 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,866 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,196 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 22,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,972 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,586 miles

brake pedal travel more than normal ,suggest adjustment is checked on rear brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2012 13,577 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,235 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,990 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front floor pans some corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2010 6,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front floor pans some corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,290 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INSIDE OF ALL ROAD WHEELS

Fail 22 Aug 2009 2,269 miles

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

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

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

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2009 2,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,841 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,840 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check fuel cap no key.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,776 miles

Headlamp reflectors are poor in condition.

Slight play at offside kingpin.

This vehicle shows areas of advanced body corrosion and repairs are covered in copious amounts of sealant.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Evidence of general under body corrosion.

Headlamp reflectors are poor.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,199 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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E123 BGC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E123 BGC, 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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E123 BGC is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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