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F426 YSJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 YSJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,136 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,659 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in both front king pins. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion of boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 82,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in both front king pins. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion of boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,553 miles

Rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear seats removed

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front king pins worn o/s/f worn to approx. 1.5 mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear seats removed

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front king pins worn o/s/f worn to approx. 1.5 mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,378 miles

Advanced corrosion in rear of boot floor.

Both front tyres perished.

Play in both front kingpins offside worse, (1.5mm) of play.

Play in steering.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advanced corrosion in rear of boot floor.

Both front tyres perished.

Play in both front kingpins offside worse, (1.5mm) of play.

Play in steering.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 82,342 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,588 miles

both front king pins slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2014 80,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,803 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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F426 YSJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F426 YSJ, 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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F426 YSJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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