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F290 PRD

1989 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,288 mi
Last recorded30,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 PRD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,288 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 30,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 135/15/15 offside 135/80/15 the rest (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 30,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead corroded upper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 30,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead corroded upper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,069 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

corrosion to bulkhead

Fail 7 Jun 2017 29,760 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Track rod to steering rack Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Corrosion to bulk head

Pass 24 May 2016 28,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 97,317 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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F290 PRD is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 F290 PRD, 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 37 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F290 PRD is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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