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F478 KGE

1989 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,171 mi
Last recorded15,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 KGE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 15,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.97% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,328 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,482 miles

vehicle has had extensive rebiuld done

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,451 miles

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

Oil leak

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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F478 KGE is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F478 KGE, 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 F478 KGE registered?

F478 KGE is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F478 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F478 KGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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