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RYK 763Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 763Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 72,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 72,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,076 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall weathered (cracking)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 70,976 miles

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

advise rear boot floor area rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,976 miles

advise rear boot floor area rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 69,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,739 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)

advise n/s/r and n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracking (weathered)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,598 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 67,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,329 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 67,329 miles

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

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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RYK 763Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RYK 763Y, 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 RYK 763Y registered?

RYK 763Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 July 1983.

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