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C689 PCM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,504 mi
Last recorded94,504 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 PCM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 94,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 93,473 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper bush area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 93,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play king pin

Pass 11 May 2021 93,249 miles

Nearside Front slight play king pin

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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C689 PCM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C689 PCM, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C689 PCM registered?

C689 PCM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C689 PCM safe to buy?

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