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YTA 281L

1999 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,926 mi
Last recorded15,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen 2CV79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 281L
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,907 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes binding slightly

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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YTA 281L is a 1999 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 YTA 281L, 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 27 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTA 281L registered?

YTA 281L is a 1999 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is YTA 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 281L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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