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F916 CVP

1989 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 CVP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 87,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,656 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 86,656 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front footwells (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,884 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 82,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in king / pin stubb axel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,194 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,194 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 81,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing @ bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,796 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,792 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 70,184 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,184 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,510 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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F916 CVP is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F916 CVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F916 CVP registered?

F916 CVP is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F916 CVP safe to buy?

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