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YHD 738V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHD 738V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 95,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,319 miles

handbrake on max adjustment

Fail 2 Mar 2019 95,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake on max adjustment

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,169 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,007 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished to inside

Offside rear brake drum slightly oval

Pass 31 May 2011 93,896 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 93,896 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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YHD 738V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 YHD 738V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHD 738V registered?

YHD 738V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is YHD 738V safe to buy?

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