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F147 MAP

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 MAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,648 miles

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

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front brake low efficiency

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Fail 18 Jun 2025 42,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front brake low efficiency

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2024 41,935 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 41,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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F147 MAP is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 F147 MAP, 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 37 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F147 MAP registered?

F147 MAP is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F147 MAP safe to buy?

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