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E181 KFP

1988 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 KFP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,612 miles

slight play both front king pins

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,720 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 22 Sep 2023 48,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,905 miles

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

Some Movement In Both N/S & O/S King Pins.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 46,905 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Some Movement In Both N/S & O/S King Pins.

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

Pass 16 May 2018 46,378 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,592 miles

HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL LAMP INOP

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,561 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL LAMP INOP

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,761 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E181 KFP is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E181 KFP, 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 E181 KFP registered?

E181 KFP is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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