MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
slight play front joints
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides lower arm king pings (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
multiply points of slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
multiply points of slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
multiply points of slight corrosion
slight play in offside front king pin
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
multiply points of slight corrosion
slight play in offside front king pin
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
both front h/light lenses deteriorating
offside and nearside inner sills corroded
offside front wheel bearing noisy
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
advise rear inner sill areas corroding advise attention
both rear tyre sidewalls cracked to limits
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 PYE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 A17 PYE, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A17 PYE registered?
A17 PYE is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 August 1985.
Is A17 PYE safe to buy?
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