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C85 YEX

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,448 mi
Last recorded1,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC85 YEX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 1,448 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 1,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 655 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 142 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 99,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,249 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,616 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 98,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 96,497 miles

tyre side walls spliting

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C85 YEX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C85 YEX, 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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C85 YEX is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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