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F474 DUG

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,328 mi
Last recorded36,328 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 DUG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,445 miles

near side wiper split at end

Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side wiper split at end

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,964 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,721 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 33,421 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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F474 DUG 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 70.6%.

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 F474 DUG, 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 F474 DUG registered?

F474 DUG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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