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PYY 226D

1996 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen 2CV64,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 226D
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 85,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,443 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,802 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 70,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,329 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,827 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,825 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,272 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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PYY 226D is a 1996 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYY 226D, 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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What year was PYY 226D registered?

PYY 226D is a 1996 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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