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F565 DBO

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 DBO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure floor in poor condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor in poor condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor /sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor /sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor /sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor /sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,698 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

offside rear roadwheel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

offside rear roadwheel slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,465 miles

all four road wheels slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four road wheels slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,593 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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F565 DBO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F565 DBO, 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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F565 DBO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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