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F938 FAV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 FAV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,049 miles

general underbody corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,691 miles

general underbody corroded

slight oil leak engine

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,613 miles

general underbody corroded

slight oil engine

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,608 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak engine

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2018 53,484 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 53,432 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,223 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,964 miles

accelerator pedal rubber missing

front suspension feels soft

slight play in both front lower kingpins

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front suspension feels soft compared to nearside but no leaks apparent or excessive wear visible

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,721 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight wear

Fail 18 Jan 2014 52,721 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins slight wear

Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,657 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 4 Feb 2012 52,476 miles

both front king pins have play

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,993 miles

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

both front king pins have slight play

inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,240 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,240 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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F938 FAV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 F938 FAV, 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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What year was F938 FAV registered?

F938 FAV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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