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EVW 974Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,351 mi
Last recorded2,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVW 974Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 2,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 2,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 2,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 101,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 100,234 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,328 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2013 94,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 86,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,565 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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EVW 974Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EVW 974Y, 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.

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What year was EVW 974Y registered?

EVW 974Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 November 1982.

Is EVW 974Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVW 974Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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