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FVV 87T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,105 mi
Last recorded19,105 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVV 87T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 19,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 19,097 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,915 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are noted to feel slightly rough when rotated

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edges.

No rear fog light fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 18,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear wheel bearings are noted to feel slightly rough when rotated

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edges.

No rear fog light fitted.

Slight corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.

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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FVV 87T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVV 87T, 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 FVV 87T registered?

FVV 87T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 March 1979.

Is FVV 87T safe to buy?

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