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STN 782Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,896 mi
Last recorded95,896 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 782Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,896 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,792 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,674 miles

Boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,477 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,345 miles

both front, and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,469 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,466 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,062 miles

Boot floor corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Nearside front shock absorber casing deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,062 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot floor corroded

Nearside floor corroded

Nearside front shock absorber casing deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,882 miles

Nearside floor slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,610 miles

Boot floor area corroded

Knocking sound from inside steering column area, no visible fault found during test

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter perrished

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,320 miles

Unexplained noise on steering. Requires further investigation.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,063 miles

Both front road wheels are corroded.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,054 miles

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

Both front road wheels are corroded.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,706 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 93,700 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,392 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 93,109 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Slight wear in king pins.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,509 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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STN 782Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 STN 782Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STN 782Y registered?

STN 782Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 December 1982.

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