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FYB 812T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,087 mi
Last recorded64,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 812T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,753 miles

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

O/S REAR CHAISSI LEG CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,147 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 44,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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FYB 812T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYB 812T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYB 812T registered?

FYB 812T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 January 1979.

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The MOT history for FYB 812T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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