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EBM 544Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 544Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,154 miles

Both rear roadwheels have a lot of corrosion between outer rim and inner rim joints

Headlamp mounting tubes are a bit corroded

Nearside front roadwheel outer rim is a bit distorted

Passenger sun visor is a little insecure

There is excess corrosion in floor pan on nearside where joins sill but areas are outside prescribed areas

ront number plate is cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear roadwheels have a lot of corrosion between outer rim and inner rim joints

Headlamp mounting tubes are a bit corroded

Nearside front roadwheel outer rim is a bit distorted

Passenger sun visor is a little insecure

There is excess corrosion in floor pan on nearside where joins sill but areas are outside prescribed areas

ront number plate is cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2008 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 86,673 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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EBM 544Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 EBM 544Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBM 544Y registered?

EBM 544Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 August 1982.

Is EBM 544Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBM 544Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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