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E152 VUM

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 VUM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight damage both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,033 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished (outer sidewall)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,628 miles

n/s front stub pin has slight play ( top bush).

n/s front tyre slightly perished on side wall

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,559 miles

n/s front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,994 miles

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

n/side front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play on both front stub pins

Pass 17 May 2011 57,453 miles

slight play at both front stub pins

Fail 9 May 2011 57,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at both front stub pins

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,942 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

wiper blades are torn slighty

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E152 VUM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E152 VUM, 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 E152 VUM registered?

E152 VUM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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