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E482 KYP

1987 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 KYP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 94,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,091 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 94,000 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,435 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 93,434 miles

Centre Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,657 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 92,655 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 91,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 91,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front king pins have play

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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E482 KYP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1987 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 59,863 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 E482 KYP, 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 39 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E482 KYP registered?

E482 KYP is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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