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DYR 650V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYR 650V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,170 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,170 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,161 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,061 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,059 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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DYR 650V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 DYR 650V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYR 650V registered?

DYR 650V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is DYR 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYR 650V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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