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DDV 174Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,630 mi
Last recorded36,630 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 174Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,796 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,086 miles

general under body corrosion

slight free play on kingpins both sides

Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,076 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

general under body corrosion

slight free play on kingpins both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,257 miles

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)

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

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

Offside rear body corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,344 miles

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

offside rear body corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 14,336 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,753 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres.

Front tyres are 135x15, rear tyres are 125x15.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 6,744 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Age cracks in both rear tyres.

Front tyres are 135x15, rear tyres are 125x15.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 97,356 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

alternator/ fan belt loose

slight movement in nearside front king pin

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,356 miles

alternator/ fan belt loose

slight movement in nearside front king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,185 miles

noted slight movement in both king pins on steering

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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DDV 174Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 DDV 174Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDV 174Y registered?

DDV 174Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 November 1982.

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