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F388 XGL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 XGL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm 135/80r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side poor efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced to dim bulb gone black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm 135/80r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,155 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 76,920 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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F388 XGL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F388 XGL, 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 F388 XGL registered?

F388 XGL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 June 1989.

Is F388 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F388 XGL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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