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F385 GND

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 GND
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,729 miles

o/sn/s king pins slighty worn

Fail 23 Jan 2025 52,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

o/sn/s king pins slighty worn

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,417 miles

Offside king pin slight lift

o/s track rod end

Fail 29 Jan 2021 52,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside king pin slight lift

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

o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,303 miles

slight play in o/s t/r end

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,570 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s lower trunion slight wear (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion n/s front door pillar to sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,570 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Ball joint has slight play o/s lower trunion slight wear (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion n/s front door pillar to sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 52,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 52,573 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r wheel corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r wheel corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,496 miles

0/s/r wheel corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,496 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

0/s/r wheel corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bulkhead split around battery carrier

fuel line under wheel arch fouling drive shaft

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 52,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,242 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,055 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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F385 GND is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F385 GND, 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 F385 GND registered?

F385 GND is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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