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ALJ 89Y

1982 Citroen 2CV

Pink Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Citroen 2CV52,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 89Y
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1982
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,439 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 9,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,151 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 8,147 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 6,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 6,557 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 4,565 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 4,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 3,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 2,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 1,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

under body tray fitted not allowing inspection to chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,524 miles

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

rear bumper brackets rusty

underbody tray fitted unable to fully see chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,607 miles

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

unable to inspect full chassis due to undercover tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,792 miles

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

toe bar fitted ans connected but not working

vehicles body has slight corrosion in areas

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,900 miles

Rack in worn condition ,many areas in corroded condition

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,967 miles

Steering rack worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 84,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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ALJ 89Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV in Pink with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1982 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 ALJ 89Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ALJ 89Y is a 1982 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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