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YCW 394Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Turquoise Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCW 394Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 May 2010 85,627 miles

slight lift/play in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 22 May 2009 85,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 84,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 81,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 79,966 miles

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

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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YCW 394Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Turquoise with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCW 394Y, 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 YCW 394Y registered?

YCW 394Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is YCW 394Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCW 394Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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