MOT Status
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82,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn play in king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn play in king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
crossbox deteriorated
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
crossbox deteriorated
cross box deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
cross box deteriorated
rear exhaust clap lose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front silencer mounting poor codition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front silencer mounting poor codition
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F888 SBC is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F888 SBC, 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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F888 SBC is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 April 1989.
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