CarVerify

Free Car Check

FAH 809T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,569 mi
Last recorded59,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 809T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,238 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 30 Nov 2010 51,670 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,705 miles

advise play in steering rack

os rear wheel rusting

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,705 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

advise play in steering rack

os rear wheel rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,399 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FAH 809T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 FAH 809T, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAH 809T?

You can check the full history of FAH 809T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FAH 809T registered?

FAH 809T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is FAH 809T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAH 809T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAH 809T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FAH 809T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.