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E138 XJA

1988 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,553 mi
Last recorded8,553 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 XJA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 8,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 8,553 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 8,544 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to chassis legs

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,533 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 7,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,596 miles

n/s/f sill holed and corroded

slight play in n/s/f suspension

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Jun 2007 93,588 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

n/s/f sill holed and corroded

slight play in n/s/f suspension

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Apr 2007 93,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 91,850 miles

play in king pins

all brake pipes heavily covered in underseal - unable to inspect thoroughly

extensive underbody repairs

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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E138 XJA is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E138 XJA, 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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E138 XJA is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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