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E137 UOB

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,569 mi
Last recorded11,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 UOB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 11,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 10,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2022 8,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 7,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 5,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,190 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,864 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,454 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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E137 UOB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E137 UOB, 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 E137 UOB registered?

E137 UOB is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E137 UOB safe to buy?

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