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MFB 436Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,846 mi
Last recorded26,846 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 436Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,846 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,517 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,435 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working stop lamp flashers instead (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wiring fault on nearside rear lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,209 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 26,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 26,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 23,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,068 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 14,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 7,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 204 miles

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

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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MFB 436Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFB 436Y, 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 MFB 436Y registered?

MFB 436Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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