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E169 GJM

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 GJM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 93,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,590 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,761 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,422 miles

offside and nearside suspension hydraulic cylinders have slight leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2019 90,422 miles

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

offside and nearside suspension hydraulic cylinders have slight leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,736 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,539 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E169 GJM 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 71.4%.

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 E169 GJM, 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 E169 GJM registered?

E169 GJM is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 February 1988.

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