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A241 VYH

1984 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,261 mi
Last recorded17,261 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA241 VYH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,261 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,261 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,240 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 16,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 15,455 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,659 miles

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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A241 VYH is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 55,981 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 A241 VYH, 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 42 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A241 VYH registered?

A241 VYH is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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