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F940 TLL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

12,713 mi
Last recorded12,713 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 TLL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 12,713 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2026 12,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2025 11,198 miles

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2025 11,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Fail 5 Jun 2024 10,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 10,392 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 10,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 9,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 9,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 8,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,766 miles

Offside Front king pin assembly has slight play

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward engine firewall outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 4,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,400 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 1,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,822 miles

corrosion front floor.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,778 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion front floor.

Pass 21 May 2012 94,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,456 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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F940 TLL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F940 TLL, 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 F940 TLL registered?

F940 TLL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F940 TLL safe to buy?

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