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E12 DJK

1988 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

798 mi
Last recorded798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 DJK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outlet pipe joint on silencer in engine bay. (6.1.2 (a))

NS & OS Front Outer C.V Joint boots on drive shafts slightly leaking grease but are secure and not damaged.

NS Front drive shaft slider section boot / dust cover split / deteriorated.

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Number plates fitted are smaller than standard however they are clear to read, Vehicle design does not allow room for full size plates to be installed.

OS Rear wheel has 1x loose spoke.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system lightly rubbing Lower column joint rubbing on hole in bulk head. (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 792 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Latches shut but bonnet can still be opened. (3.1 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Securing pin on body of vehicle is loose. (3.1 (c))

Brake master cylinder insecure Upper pedal box mounting bolts loose. (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing Required on vehicles manufactured after 1st April 1980. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing NS & OS. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose NS Seat, Inner Front attachment 2x nuts loose . - Under centre of vehicle. Seat belt stalk attached to seat. (7.1.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Lower column joint at joint to rack. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outlet pipe joint on silencer in engine bay. (6.1.2 (a))

NS & OS Front Outer C.V Joint boots on drive shafts slightly leaking grease but are secure and not damaged.

NS Front drive shaft slider section boot / dust cover split / deteriorated.

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Number plates fitted are smaller than standard however they are clear to read, Vehicle design does not allow room for full size plates to be installed.

OS Rear wheel has 1x loose spoke.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system lightly rubbing Lower column joint rubbing on hole in bulk head. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 34 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11 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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E12 DJK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E12 DJK, 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 E12 DJK registered?

E12 DJK is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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