MOT Status
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62,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Hand brake has just met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Both front tyres are more than half worn / getting low
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Slight play in the steering rack / Front track rod ends
Very slight play in the front wheel bearings & king pins
Front bumper some of it is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Slight play in the steering rack / Front track rod ends
Very slight play in the front wheel bearings & king pins
Front bumper some of it is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Slight play in the steering rack / Front track rod ends
Very slight play in the front wheel bearings & king pins
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front bumper some of it is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front wheel bearings & king pins
slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends
under body is covered in chassis black
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front bumper some of it is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front wheel bearings & king pins
slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends
under body is covered in chassis black
Front bumper some is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front kings
Under body is starting to corrode / corroded
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front wheel bearings
Front bumper some is missing
Huge under trays , engine covers & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front kings
Under body is starting to corrode / corroded
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front bumper some is missing
Huge under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Under body is starting to corrode
headlamp aim just met minimum requirements
slight play in the steering / front kings
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front bumper some is missing
Huge under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Under body is starting to corrode
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
headlamp aim just met minimum requirements
slight play in the steering / front kings
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
All four tyres are cracked / close to the legal limit
Front bumper some missing
Under body is starting to corrode
headlamp aim just met minimum requirements
rear brakes just met minimum requirements, needs repair
slight play in the steering / front kings
under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak
Floor excessively deteriorated rear floor pan area (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
All four tyres are cracked / close to the legal limit
Front bumper some missing
Under body is starting to corrode
headlamp aim just met minimum requirements
rear brakes just met minimum requirements, needs repair
slight play in the steering / front kings
under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak
Front bumper some missing
Under body is starting to corrode
under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak
Front bumper some missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under body is starting to corrode
under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak
Front bumper some missing
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight under body corrosion
under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak
SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BOOT FLOOR AREA
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAU 850V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 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 FAU 850V, 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.
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What year was FAU 850V registered?
FAU 850V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 August 1979.
Is FAU 850V safe to buy?
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