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BYN 789T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,662 mi
Last recorded5,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 789T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 5,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both king pins worn

tyre tread depths near legal minimum

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 3,561 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside rear floor corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,549 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 99,184 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,505 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 98,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 95,212 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 90,693 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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BYN 789T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 BYN 789T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BYN 789T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 June 1979.

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