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F685 GNS

1989 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,237 mi
Last recorded3,237 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 GNS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 3,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 3,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 2,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 2,517 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Center front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 2,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Center front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft sliding joint boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 1,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 1,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 1,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,321 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 94,470 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,301 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,301 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise play at both front wheels not excessive as yet

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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F685 GNS is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F685 GNS, 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 F685 GNS registered?

F685 GNS is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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