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E859 YAR

1987 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Citroen 2CV59,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 YAR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,990 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor poor condition and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,990 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor poor condition and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,570 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear on chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear on chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,054 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,054 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,235 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,646 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,200 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,987 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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E859 YAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E859 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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E859 YAR is a 1987 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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