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C790 LFR

1986 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC790 LFR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s rear seatbelt area rusty & holed

Fail 7 Feb 2013 62,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s rear seatbelt area rusty & holed

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,296 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,669 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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C790 LFR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C790 LFR, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C790 LFR registered?

C790 LFR is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is C790 LFR safe to buy?

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