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D491 MYC

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 MYC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,195 miles

Baby seat fitted n/s/f.

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Some play/wear both front king pins.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,104 miles

Baby seat fitted n/s front, unable to carry out full inspection.

Indicator tell-tale of audible type.

O/s/r suspension seems soft compared rest.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,104 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Baby seat fitted n/s front, unable to carry out full inspection.

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell-tale of audible type.

O/s/r suspension seems soft compared rest.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,023 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,023 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,599 miles

No sign of new parts fitted, thick,tar like grease visable at king pin grease seals.slight movement/play o/s king pin.

No visable indicator tell-tale, flasher relay clearly audible.

Only just passed emissions test, high HCs and CO.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,583 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

No visable indicator tell-tale, flasher relay clearly audible.

Only just passed emissions test, high HCs and CO.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s and o/s centre drive shaft boots insecure and leaking grease.

No visual indicator warning lamp visable. Audable cleary heard.

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 74,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s and o/s centre drive shaft boots insecure and leaking grease.

No visual indicator warning lamp visable. Audable cleary heard.

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 73,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,779 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 23 Jul 2008 70,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,153 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,765 miles

both head light patterns poor

slight play in steering rack

vehicle has had extensivewelding on all aeras of the body

Fail 3 Aug 2006 64,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet not fixed down properly and safty catch not working

both rear wings not fixed correctly

play in steering rack

vehicle has had extensive welding on all aeras of the body

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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D491 MYC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D491 MYC, 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.

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What year was D491 MYC registered?

D491 MYC is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 November 1986.

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