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PGD 84Y

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGD 84Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front driveshaft spline boot deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,989 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 58,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,173 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,224 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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PGD 84Y is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 PGD 84Y, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGD 84Y registered?

PGD 84Y is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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