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B194 YHU

1985 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

11,431 mi
Last recorded11,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB194 YHU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s tail light dim.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 9,952 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 2 Jun 2005 9,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

as per previous vt32

Fail 31 May 2005 9,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion; o/s/f & o/s/r floorpans

dipped beam coming on with sidelights

idle high

n/s h/lamp lens loose

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

slight play in s/rack

wiring/relays loose in o/s/f foorwell

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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B194 YHU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B194 YHU, 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 B194 YHU registered?

B194 YHU is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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