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C195 EYC

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 EYC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,286 miles

play in nearside front king pin

slight noise from nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 85,851 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,039 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 85,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C195 EYC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C195 EYC, 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 C195 EYC registered?

C195 EYC is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 September 1985.

Is C195 EYC safe to buy?

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