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C973 YDG

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 YDG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,695 miles

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

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

floors showing sings of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,966 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,448 miles

nearside king pin has wear

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,106 miles

offside rear inner wing has corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,000 miles

offside and nearside king pins has wear

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,698 miles

knock in steering

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,029 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner wings starting to corroed

wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,923 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,443 miles

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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C973 YDG is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C973 YDG, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C973 YDG registered?

C973 YDG is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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