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E152 YKJ

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

31,819 mi
Last recorded31,819 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 YKJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 31,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor holed

Fail 12 Mar 2026 31,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor holed

Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 29,386 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 29,386 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))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor idle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,357 miles

Offside Rear Slight crack in wheel

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,357 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when full beam is on (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,357 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when full beam is on (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 29,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,138 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,095 miles

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

o/s door inner sill corroddng

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,095 miles

o/s door inner sill corroddng

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,052 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,117 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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E152 YKJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

E152 YKJ is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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