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F847 SJB

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,375 mi
Last recorded12,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF847 SJB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 12,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 12,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm upper joint (additional modification) retaining bolt insecure (nut missing)

Nearside Rear passenger door corroded along bottom edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door corroded along bottom edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 7,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 3,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked.

offside rear driveshaft outer joint gaiter split.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,408 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,329 miles

advise slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,930 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 93,930 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 87,096 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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F847 SJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F847 SJB, 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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F847 SJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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