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F961 EGF

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 EGF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 86,195 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,102 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 86,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

heavily welded and coated in silicone

Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,175 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 85,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 83,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F961 EGF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F961 EGF, 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 F961 EGF registered?

F961 EGF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F961 EGF safe to buy?

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