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D489 HYM

1987 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD489 HYM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,471 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,240 miles

vehicle body been welded in varios places.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,193 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

vehicle body been welded in varios places.

Pass 22 May 2007 53,144 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,144 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,571 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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D489 HYM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 D489 HYM, 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 D489 HYM registered?

D489 HYM is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 October 1987.

Is D489 HYM safe to buy?

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