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C2 CYV

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,215 mi
Last recorded67,215 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CYV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,180 miles

all tyres starting to perishand crack, suggest front replacements soon.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,180 miles

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

all tyres starting to perishand crack, suggest front replacements soon.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

middle gaiter on offside driveshaft is split.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,330 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 48,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advanced corrosion to front exhaust box only just passed test

advanced wear to both track rod ends

crack in o/s head lamp glass

excessive corrosion to n/s and o.s front floors,outside of a prescribed area

parking brake lever handle damaged

when worn parts are replaced tracking will need adjusting

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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C2 CYV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 C2 CYV, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 CYV registered?

C2 CYV is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1987.

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