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WFR 719Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,640 mi
Last recorded13,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 719Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 13,640 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 13,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front floor wet

Rear in cab no seats, pretensioner or buckle

Pass 17 Jun 2025 8,413 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof head lining outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 7,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 3,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 1,564 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 1,564 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability excessive play, leaning to nearside (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 770 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,052 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,051 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,528 miles

king pins worn condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,630 miles

Steering rack slight play!(Worn condition)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,416 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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WFR 719Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFR 719Y, 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 WFR 719Y registered?

WFR 719Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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