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F879 BOK

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 BOK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,378 miles

Offside king pin worn

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,377 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both on high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside king pin worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,943 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,451 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,021 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2012
Fail 2 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 77,102 miles

small hole in exhaust system

Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,505 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 75,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 75,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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F879 BOK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 F879 BOK, 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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F879 BOK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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