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YRR 837T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 837T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,798 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs to chassis just meets requirements (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 26 Nov 2020 47,787 miles

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

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs to chassis just meets requirements (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,181 miles

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

slight lift in both kingpins

underbody/chassis heavily repaired

Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front brake low efficiency

slight lift in both kingpins

underbody/chassis heavily repaired

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,168 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

vehicle has numerous repair sections

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,506 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis extensively welded. (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floors and chassis welded in various area's. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis extensively welded. (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floors and chassis welded in various area's. (6.1.B.2)

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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YRR 837T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 YRR 837T, 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 48 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 YRR 837T registered?

YRR 837T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 October 1978.

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