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F178 SJB

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,839 mi
Last recorded32,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 SJB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,459 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,686 miles

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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F178 SJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F178 SJB, 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 F178 SJB registered?

F178 SJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F178 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 SJB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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