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C254 YSR

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,652 mi
Last recorded9,652 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 YSR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 9,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 6,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 3,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 2,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 2,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 1,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner lower floor corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jan 2018 1,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner lower floor corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 1,055 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel inner face catching kingpin slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,135 miles

slight play in o/s front inner driveshaft joint

Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,118 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front floor corroded

slight play in o/s front inner driveshaft joint

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,781 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 96,748 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

small hole n/s/r but not within prescribed area.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler neck repaired with tape.

play in osf king pin

rear floor areas corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler neck repaired with tape

play in o/s/f upper hub component

rear floor areas corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,402 miles

o/side exhaust slight leak in engine bay

rear floor areas corroded

slight brake imbalance front and rear

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,764 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,764 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C254 YSR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C254 YSR, 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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C254 YSR is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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