CarVerify

Free Car Check

E149 BMR

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,562 mi
Last recorded8,562 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 BMR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,562 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 8,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,426 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2021 8,371 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Feb 2020 8,205 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Feb 2019 8,158 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Feb 2018 8,011 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,855 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Nov 2015 7,583 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,573 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Nov 2013 7,075 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,057 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,870 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 6,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,893 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 2,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 2,513 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E149 BMR is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red 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 E149 BMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E149 BMR?

You can check the full history of E149 BMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E149 BMR registered?

E149 BMR is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E149 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 BMR 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.

Does E149 BMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E149 BMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.