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YNJ 198J

1971 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Citroen 2CV49,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 198J
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,769 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,742 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YNJ 198J is a 1971 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 49,982 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 YNJ 198J, 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 55 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 YNJ 198J registered?

YNJ 198J is a 1971 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 15 February 1971.

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