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FAU 850V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,194 mi
Last recorded62,194 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAU 850V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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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

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,595 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 32,595 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,532 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 24,589 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 22,236 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 18,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 9,497 miles

Front bumper some missing

Under body is starting to corrode

under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 9,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 4,056 miles

Front bumper some missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight under body corrosion

under body big tray fitted & slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BOOT FLOOR AREA

Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,362 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,749 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,745 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 89,865 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,863 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,367 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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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.

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