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YND 688L

1972 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,015 mi
Last recorded58,015 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen 2CV57,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 688L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,015 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,926 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion in rear cross member

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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YND 688L is a 1972 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 57,926 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 YND 688L, 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 54 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 YND 688L registered?

YND 688L is a 1972 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 October 1972.

Is YND 688L safe to buy?

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