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F2 TCV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 TCV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,362 miles

offside and nearside front king pins slight play

Fail 12 May 2026 55,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front king pins slight play

Pass 8 May 2025 55,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 55,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 55,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 54,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 54,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,983 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 46,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 44,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 41,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very slight play in O/S/F kingpin

Pass 3 May 2012 33,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,510 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror missing(not fitted) still has o/s and interior mirrors

slight oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2007 22,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,976 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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F2 TCV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F2 TCV, 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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What year was F2 TCV registered?

F2 TCV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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