1988 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · E490 FVJ
1988 Citroen 2CV (0.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 72,981 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN 2CV
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E490 FVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 72,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E490 FVJ Mileage History
- 21/07/202369,937 mi
- 25/07/202369,941 mi+4 mi
- 24/07/202471,024 mi+1,083 mi
- 29/07/202571,744 mi+720 mi
- 07/08/202672,981 mi+1,237 mi
Average of roughly 999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E490 FVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Citroen 2Cv (E490 FVJ) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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