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YCP 195Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCP 195Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,934 miles

Most front suspension/steering points have slight free play

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,934 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Most front suspension/steering points have slight free play

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,152 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,839 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 65,904 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YCP 195Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCP 195Y, 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 YCP 195Y registered?

YCP 195Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YCP 195Y safe to buy?

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