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YYH 985T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 985T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,161 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,589 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,201 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,201 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,336 miles

slight rusting rear inner arches

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,317 miles

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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YYH 985T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YYH 985T, 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 YYH 985T registered?

YYH 985T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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The MOT history for YYH 985T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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