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F491 DWR

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,634 mi
Last recorded1,634 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 DWR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 1,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 1,072 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 305 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,049 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,044 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,783 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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F491 DWR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F491 DWR, 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 F491 DWR registered?

F491 DWR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F491 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 DWR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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