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F49 RRV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,823 mi
Last recorded75,823 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 RRV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,737 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 63,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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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F49 RRV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F49 RRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F49 RRV registered?

F49 RRV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F49 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 RRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F49 RRV have outstanding finance?

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