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F849 GGN

1989 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 GGN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,217 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,217 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,277 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

would recommend rear brake strip and clean both sides

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,543 miles

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

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 6 May 2015 83,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 83,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,910 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,629 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,831 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,214 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,213 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,478 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 71,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 68,315 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 68,314 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2005 66,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2005 66,089 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F849 GGN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F849 GGN, 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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F849 GGN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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