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C811 YTS

1985 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,898 mi
Last recorded35,898 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 YTS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,618 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,328 miles

Offside Front handbrake may need adjusted

Offside Rear footbrake may need adjusted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,177 miles

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

offside rear footbrake low effort

Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 34,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,695 miles

both front floor sections soft

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,327 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 30,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,615 miles

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

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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C811 YTS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C811 YTS, 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 C811 YTS registered?

C811 YTS is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 October 1985.

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