CarVerify

Free Car Check

F765 FYB

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 FYB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,757 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,654 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,654 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 57,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,229 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 33,025 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 32,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F765 FYB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F765 FYB, 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

How do I check the history of F765 FYB?

You can check the full history of F765 FYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F765 FYB registered?

F765 FYB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F765 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F765 FYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F765 FYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F765 FYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.