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F381 RJB

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

9,264 mi
Last recorded9,264 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 RJB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 9,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 8,686 miles

the nsf and osf king pins have play

Pass 5 Mar 2021 8,260 miles

Offside Front lower inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower outer sill corroded but not holed

the nsf and osf king pins have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 13,564 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,749 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Fail 12 Aug 2017 12,749 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow in engine bay various joins (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam staying on (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor rail (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

chassis under tray damaged

exhaust x box damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 8,759 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,545 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 68,543 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on engine

re/route clutch cable

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,408 miles

o/s/r brake lightly binding

slight handbrake travel

Fail 14 Apr 2012 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake lightly binding

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,774 miles

n/s/f wheel rim corroded

o/s/r wheel rim corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 51,040 miles

slight movement in both front king pins

Fail 1 May 2010 51,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,157 miles

throttle sticking

Fail 19 Mar 2009 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

throttle sticking

Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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F381 RJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F381 RJB, 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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F381 RJB is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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