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C538 YVF

1985 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 YVF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,700 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play VERY Slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,615 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,924 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,623 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,087 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,164 miles

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

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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C538 YVF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C538 YVF, 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 C538 YVF registered?

C538 YVF is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C538 YVF safe to buy?

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