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ARU 735Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 735Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,063 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 89,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,795 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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ARU 735Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARU 735Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARU 735Y registered?

ARU 735Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is ARU 735Y safe to buy?

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