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F483 XEG

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,087 mi
Last recorded61,087 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 XEG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 61,087 miles

bothside front to rear chassis rail corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,665 miles

both front lower king pins have slight play advise replacement or greasing.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 60,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower king pins have slight play advise replacement or greasing.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

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

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern ,not very defined.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,783 miles

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

bothside front head lamp aim /pattern not very defined, marginal pass, replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined, marginal pass, should replace.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,105 miles

bothside front head lamp aim pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,736 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined.

bothside front king pin small amount of play.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,187 miles

Front king pins have free play not considered excessive

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,023 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,413 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,747 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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F483 XEG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F483 XEG, 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 F483 XEG registered?

F483 XEG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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