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C90 JRN

1986 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 JRN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,149 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear back plate damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 53,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner track rod mounts slides (normal) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside wear in n/s king pin

Fail 13 Sep 2019 48,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside wear in n/s king pin

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,983 miles

Central Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing and offside rear under seat not accessable (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,302 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,952 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,792 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,713 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,570 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 26,216 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 21,953 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 19,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Park brake performance just meets efficiency requirements

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 15,990 miles

Advise readjustment of park brake

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 15,990 miles

Advise readjustment of park brake

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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C90 JRN is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 C90 JRN, 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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C90 JRN is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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