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F656 TVW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

23,078 mi
Last recorded23,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 TVW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 23,078 miles

slight plat in both front king pins

Fail 3 Aug 2026 23,051 miles

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

slight plat in both front king pins

Pass 15 Aug 2025 23,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 22,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,926 miles

slight blow in centre exhaust box

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,812 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 23 Jul 2020 22,765 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,748 miles

some play from side to side in kingpins

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,703 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,586 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,542 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,540 miles

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

exhaust downpipe rusty & has slight blow

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,373 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,180 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 22,180 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,062 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,062 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,866 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 10 Aug 2009 20,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 15 Aug 2008 19,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 19,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 19,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 19,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,495 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 18,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,285 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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F656 TVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F656 TVW, 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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F656 TVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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