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F148 LNK

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 LNK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,857 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front kingpin has play

corrosion starting in places

Fail 25 Mar 2026 77,857 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front kingpin has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting in places

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,063 miles

front number plate poorly fastened

inner wings corroding

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,621 miles

Nearside Front kingpin

Fail 22 Jan 2024 75,621 miles

Nearside Front kingpin

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,827 miles

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 21 May 2021 73,523 miles

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

slight stiffness in steering operation

Fail 14 May 2021 73,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Link worn worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 71,780 miles

Nearside Front axle king pin has play

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,620 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 71,409 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,019 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,894 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,894 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2008 69,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

boot floor extensively corroded /non structual

vehicle has extensive corrosion

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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F148 LNK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F148 LNK, 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 F148 LNK registered?

F148 LNK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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