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E184 UOX

1988 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 UOX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,746 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing mounting bracket corroded and loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 85,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underfloor box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 80,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underfloor box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,362 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch rear of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot close by hand (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch rear of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both front king pins

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,818 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,817 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,415 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,273 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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E184 UOX 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 73.9%.

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 E184 UOX, 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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E184 UOX is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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