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F262 EWR

1989 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,787 mi
Last recorded49,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 EWR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 49,787 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 48,820 miles

advise slight wear in front suspension king pins.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 48,820 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise slight wear in front suspension king pins.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,799 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 48,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,477 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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F262 EWR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F262 EWR, 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 F262 EWR registered?

F262 EWR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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