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YPN 194Y

1983 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,830 mi
Last recorded71,830 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 194Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 63,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front suspension height slightly lower

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,389 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,447 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,447 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 98,072 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 64,891 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 45,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 27,876 miles

Crack in windscreen - not in zone a or swept area (yet!)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 8,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Pass 15 May 2006 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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YPN 194Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YPN 194Y, 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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YPN 194Y is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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