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F962 MGW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 MGW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 37,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 37,305 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 37,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,828 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,632 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,324 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,056 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 32,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,222 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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F962 MGW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F962 MGW, 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 F962 MGW registered?

F962 MGW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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