1988 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · E274 VEM
1988 Citroen 2CV (0.6L, petrol). First registered 08/01/1988. Recorded mileage 46,430 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN 2CV
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 602cc
E274 VEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 46,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E274 VEM Mileage History
- 09/04/202444,326 mi
- 13/04/202444,326 mi
- 19/06/202546,135 mi+1,809 mi
- 23/06/202646,396 mi+261 mi
- 10/09/202646,430 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E274 VEM 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 (E274 VEM) between April 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”.
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