MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor gas leaks
Rear Brakes & Hand Brake just met minimum requirements, needs adjustment / repair
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front king pins & wheel bearings
slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends ( inners & outers )
Central Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor gas leaks
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes & Hand Brake just met minimum requirements, needs adjustment / repair
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the front king pins & wheel bearings
slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends ( inners & outers )
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front & rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements, needs adjustment / repair
both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them
slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the steering & front king pins
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front & rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements, needs adjustment / repair
both rear wheel bearings have slight play in them
slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the steering & front king pins
Both front indicators are slightly discoloured
Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front & rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements, needs repair
OSF & NSF king pins & steering have slight play in them
OSR & NSR wheel bearings have slight play in them
inner & outer sills & under body is corroding
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Both front indicators are slightly discoloured
Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front & rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements, needs repair
OSF & NSF king pins & steering have slight play in them
OSR & NSR wheel bearings have slight play in them
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
inner & outer sills & under body is corroding
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower play in king pin
Offside Front Lower play in king pin
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rubber hanging mounts perrished
Exhaust has gas leaks
oil leak in engine bay
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
Based on 92,003 MOT tests across 7,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FNM 989Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Orange with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FNM 989Y, 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 FNM 989Y registered?
FNM 989Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 September 1982.
Is FNM 989Y safe to buy?
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