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RYE 922Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 922Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,697 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Tyres Perished

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,757 miles

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

Nsr shock

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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RYE 922Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYE 922Y, 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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What year was RYE 922Y registered?

RYE 922Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is RYE 922Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 922Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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