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CYY 398G

1969 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 398G
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,324 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 48,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

lift o/s n/s king pins

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 47,951 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,553 miles

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

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

slight lift o/s n/s king pins

Fail 23 Dec 2019 47,553 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight lift o/s n/s king pins

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front play in trunion

Offside Front play in trunion

Pass 21 May 2015 46,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,241 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,438 miles

near side and off side rack is worn, off side rear wheel bearing is worn and noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

near side and off side rack is worn, off side rear wheel bearing is worn and noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,516 miles

oil leak from engine, slight play in front suspension king pins, play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,729 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 26,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 14,491 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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CYY 398G is a 1969 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYY 398G, 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 57 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYY 398G registered?

CYY 398G is a 1969 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1969.

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