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F423 PMJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 PMJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 65,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 57,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 57,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,490 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 57,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 56,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,642 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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F423 PMJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 F423 PMJ, 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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F423 PMJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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