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BRU 2Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,010 mi
Last recorded10,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 2Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 10,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 5,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 2,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 6,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle v-slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 3,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 3,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inne sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,790 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 125/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,059 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,059 miles

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

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

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade split on very end - clears screen o.k

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade split on very end - clears screen o.k

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,593 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,431 miles

play in king pins,suspension, and steering rack.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

play in king pins,suspension, and steering rack.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 31,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,330 miles

slight corosion on n.s and o.s chassis. slight exhaust leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,221 miles

general corosion underneath

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,072 miles

corosion in floor o.s requires attention soon

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small split in n.s floor

Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,569 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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BRU 2Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 BRU 2Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRU 2Y registered?

BRU 2Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is BRU 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 2Y shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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