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UMD 51Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMD 51Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,481 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 79,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,747 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,646 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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UMD 51Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UMD 51Y, 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 UMD 51Y registered?

UMD 51Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is UMD 51Y safe to buy?

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