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RUL 567Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 567Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Nearside suspension lower than o\s

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Nearside suspension lower than o\s

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front outer door handle slightly lose

n/s suspension slightly low

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor pan weak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,903 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear floor corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded at front

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 92,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 92,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,965 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydrocarbons close to limit 1099

Pass 14 Jul 2005 88,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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RUL 567Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 RUL 567Y, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RUL 567Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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