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A17 PYE

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,245 mi
Last recorded32,245 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PYE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 32,231 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,647 miles

slight oil leak

slight play front joints

Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,448 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 May 2016 22,251 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 22,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,063 miles

multiply points of slight corrosion

slight play in offside front king pin

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Jan 2015 22,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 22,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,632 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 May 2009 18,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,352 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 66,549 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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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.

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