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E164 DCD

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,972 mi
Last recorded56,972 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 DCD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,910 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 54,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,865 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,567 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,514 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchor point on interior wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,955 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 44,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on xbox join o/s (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear front section (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,942 miles

both front wheels starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheels starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,106 miles

slight movement in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,883 miles

all four tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,371 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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E164 DCD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E164 DCD, 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 E164 DCD registered?

E164 DCD is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E164 DCD safe to buy?

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