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B534 YGG

1984 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,383 mi
Last recorded38,383 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen 2CV55,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB534 YGG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,378 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 38,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,357 miles

BODYWORK/WINGS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2019 38,321 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 38,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,240 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 38,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working CORRODED/BROKEN BULB HOLDER (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,175 miles

ALL 4 SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 38,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating LIGHT VERY DIM (1.1.A.3b)

ALL 4 SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

passengers seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Sills have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,741 miles

chassis corroding

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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B534 YGG is a 1984 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B534 YGG, 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 B534 YGG registered?

B534 YGG is a 1984 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 August 1984.

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