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F726 HTV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

4,942 mi
Last recorded4,942 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 HTV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 4,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 4,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 4,449 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 4,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 4,243 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 4,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 4,065 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 4,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 3,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 3,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 3,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 3,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 3,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 1,846 miles

passenger seat missing,n/s king pin has play,n/s steering track rod inner end has play in rack

Fail 8 Dec 2016 1,843 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Braking system leaking leaking brake pipe , at master cylinder front union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

passenger seat missing,n/s king pin has play,n/s steering track rod inner end has play in rack

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,738 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Both rear rims corroded.

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F floor pan corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,486 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

off side front sill corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,358 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,351 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,763 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 79,763 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,655 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 76,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 73,331 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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F726 HTV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F726 HTV, 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 F726 HTV registered?

F726 HTV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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