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F541 MGX

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 MGX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 45,989 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 45,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 45,376 miles

Spare tyre defective flat

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

brake binding front and rear

play detected at front wheels

Fail 29 May 2025 45,376 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

play detected at front wheels

Pass 23 May 2024 45,338 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,207 miles

both front tyre valves perished

both rear tyre inner sidewalls heavily perished

pin holes in both outer CV boots

slight play detected at front wheels

Pass 26 May 2022 45,099 miles

oil leak

play in front bearing

play in rear bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,001 miles

OIL LEAK

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 44,821 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,583 miles

slight oil leak

very slignt ply on front and rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,687 miles

slight play on front steering wheel

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,109 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,109 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,405 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 39,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 39,439 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,426 miles

Both front king pins track rod ends and wheel bearings all have slight play

The chassis on the lower side has had an large plate welded over it but apears not to be spot welded to the centre rails

Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Both front king pins track rod ends and wheel bearings all have slight play

The chassis on the lower side has had an large plate welded over it but apears not to be spot welded to the centre rails

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,420 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,822 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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F541 MGX is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F541 MGX, 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 F541 MGX registered?

F541 MGX is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1989.

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