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PYD 440P

1996 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,730 mi
Last recorded15,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen 2CV64,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 440P
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 15,730 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 13,188 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 13,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 9,845 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 9,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,605 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,270 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

steering slightly stiff

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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PYD 440P is a 1996 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 64,876 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 PYD 440P, 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 30 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PYD 440P is a 1996 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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