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UCF 969Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 969Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Spring can weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Spring can weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Slight ply in kingpin

Fail 8 Apr 2025 90,658 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight ply in kingpin

Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,935 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,929 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,403 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 86,829 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 86,411 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,767 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,104 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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UCF 969Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCF 969Y, 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 UCF 969Y registered?

UCF 969Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 April 1983.

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