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E849 YAR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,250 mi
Last recorded39,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 YAR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,434 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,949 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 26,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 24,346 miles

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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E849 YAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 E849 YAR, 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 E849 YAR registered?

E849 YAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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