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F846 SAR

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 SAR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,565 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,445 miles

Nearside Front track rod end hasn't slight play

Offside Front track rod end hasn't slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,634 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends have slight play in them

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,782 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,804 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)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,372 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,372 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,403 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,914 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 64,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 22 May 2006 62,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 62,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in both front king pins

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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F846 SAR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F846 SAR, 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 F846 SAR registered?

F846 SAR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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