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F701 SJU

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,987 mi
Last recorded57,987 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF701 SJU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,987 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,000 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 56,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 56,973 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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F701 SJU is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F701 SJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F701 SJU registered?

F701 SJU is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F701 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F701 SJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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