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DFH 426Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,177 mi
Last recorded62,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 426Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 62,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,071 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,054 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp deteriorating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,951 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play in it

Rear panel starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,687 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on lower edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,439 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 60,188 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DFH 426Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 DFH 426Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DFH 426Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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