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223 YUC

1976 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Citroen 2CV55,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration223 YUC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,160 miles

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

Slight corrosion rear inner arches at rear & various body work areas.

Slight wear in steering rack, N/S track rod end & front stub pins.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 89,160 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight corrosion rear inner arches at rear & various body work areas.

Slight wear in steering rack, N/S track rod end & front stub pins.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,459 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Slight wear in steering rack, both nearside wheel bearings & Front suspension stub pins.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,459 miles

Slight wear in steering rack, both nearside wheel bearings & Front suspension stub pins.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,785 miles

Slight play in front suspension stub pins & steering rack.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,460 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight wear in front suspension stub pins & steering rack. Both headlamp retainers worn/loose.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,590 miles

Slight play in front suspension trunions. Both headlamp retainers worn/slightly loose in carriers.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,722 miles

Slight play in front suspension stub pins. Main beam position on light switch worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2011 75,233 miles

Slight play front suspension trunions

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,886 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,886 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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223 YUC is a 1976 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 55,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 223 YUC, 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 50 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 223 YUC registered?

223 YUC is a 1976 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 May 1976.

Is 223 YUC safe to buy?

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