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YDD 191Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDD 191Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 54,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,756 miles

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

slight play in the near side and off side king pins

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,150 miles

slight play in the off side front king pin

Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,730 miles

slight play off side king pin

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight lift in the near side and off side king pins

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,739 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 28,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 25,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

windscreen marked n/s due to wiper

Pass 3 May 2011 19,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

boot floor corroded/holed

brake pedal rubber worn

cut nsf tyre sidewall

front brakes grabbing

ns road wheel close to suspension arm on full lock

os headlamp loose

play in both front driveshaft joints

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,745 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 6,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YDD 191Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YDD 191Y, 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 YDD 191Y registered?

YDD 191Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YDD 191Y safe to buy?

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