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DLL 981Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,597 mi
Last recorded31,597 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 981Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 31,597 miles

Floor pan has multiply points of slight corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 31,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside king pins very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

floor pan multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor pan jacking point area slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan slightly corroded pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 31,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,288 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,261 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise engine oil leak

nearside rear handbrake low on effort

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,972 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,972 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brakes noisy

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,851 miles

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

the nearside rear outer chassis is corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 30,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

the nearside rear outer chassis is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 30,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,897 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 28,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DLL 981Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 DLL 981Y, 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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What year was DLL 981Y registered?

DLL 981Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is DLL 981Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLL 981Y shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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