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E145 XSU

1988 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,481 mi
Last recorded65,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 XSU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,481 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,294 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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E145 XSU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E145 XSU, 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 E145 XSU registered?

E145 XSU is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E145 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E145 XSU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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