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F856 WAF

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 WAF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,142 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothside rear , should investigate . (1.2.1 (e))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined ,marginal pass.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,400 miles

bothside front head lam aim/pattern not very defined marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

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

bothside front kingpin ball joints play ,should replace.

Pass 10 May 2022 69,074 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 69,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,250 miles

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,852 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 5 Oct 2016 67,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front tyres underinflated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,078 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting rubber strap deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting rubber strap deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,741 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2008 65,741 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 68,054 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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F856 WAF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F856 WAF, 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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F856 WAF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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