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D790 YJU

1986 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD790 YJU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,333 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 53,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front drive shaft gaitor weeping grease

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,885 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D790 YJU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D790 YJU, 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 D790 YJU registered?

D790 YJU is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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