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F50 MFJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,557 mi
Last recorded1,557 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 MFJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 1,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension king pins

Fail 3 Sep 2025 1,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension king pins

Pass 12 Oct 2021 1,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 97,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,040 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 94,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing chassis (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,334 miles

rear seat belts mounted to fabricated frame-not standard fitment

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,314 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre lightly fouling suspension arm on full lock

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

rear seat belts mounted to fabricated frame-not standard fitment

Pass 22 May 2014 92,221 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 92,213 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Battery semi secure

Pass 21 May 2013 90,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 May 2012 90,147 miles

Front engine mounts are slightly deteriorated.

Front exhaust silencer mounting bolts are mising - system not insecure.

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

Slight corrosion noted in area of both rear seatbelt mounting points.

Fail 22 May 2012 90,138 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Front engine mounts are slightly deteriorated.

Front exhaust silencer mounting bolts are mising - system not insecure.

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

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

Slight corrosion noted in area of both rear seatbelt mounting points.

Slight damage noted nearside front wheel rim.

Pass 25 May 2011 88,682 miles

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

o/s/f floorpan corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f floorpan corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 86,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 80,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 75,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,288 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,288 miles

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

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

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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F50 MFJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F50 MFJ, 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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F50 MFJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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