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YPM 720Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

8,749 mi
Last recorded8,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPM 720Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 8,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 8,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 8,649 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front king pins slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2020 8,649 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front king pins slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,512 miles

Offside Rear jacking point corroded and weak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 8,449 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated near fuel tank mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 8,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play detected

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

Offside Front Slight play detected

Pass 18 May 2016 7,918 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 7,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading too high (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front wing insecure

Pass 14 May 2015 7,444 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 6,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,711 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 6,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 5,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 2,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 2,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,889 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 98,883 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,105 miles

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

offside floor pannel corrosion

offside inner wheel arch corrosion

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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YPM 720Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YPM 720Y, 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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YPM 720Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 26 February 1983.

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