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B163 YWS

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,980 mi
Last recorded24,980 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 YWS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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B163 YWS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B163 YWS, 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 B163 YWS registered?

B163 YWS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B163 YWS safe to buy?

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