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FBM 793Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBM 793Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,409 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,347 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,089 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,355 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,356 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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FBM 793Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 FBM 793Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBM 793Y registered?

FBM 793Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is FBM 793Y safe to buy?

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