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KYH 588X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 588X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 33,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,421 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,122 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 31,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,782 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,906 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 29,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,826 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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KYH 588X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 KYH 588X, 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 45 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 KYH 588X registered?

KYH 588X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KYH 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYH 588X shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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