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F351 MTM

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 MTM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 61,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 61,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 61,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear interference joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower king pin assembly slight wear.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,999 miles

Nearside Front slight wear to track rod end.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,662 miles

main beam tell tale not required.

Fail 21 May 2015 60,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

main beam tell tale not required.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,401 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 58,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight lift / wear on king pins.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,469 miles

slight lift n/s/f king pin.

slight perishing n/s/f tyre.

Fail 8 Apr 2006 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 57,469 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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F351 MTM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F351 MTM, 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 F351 MTM registered?

F351 MTM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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