CarVerify

Free Car Check

F736 JKN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,240 mi
Last recorded38,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 JKN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front suspension components rusty

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

n/s headlamp beam poor image

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,886 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R INNER WING/SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R INNER WING/SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.15%Co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/F MAIN CHASSIS AREA (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S/F MAIN CHASSIS AREA (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F KING PIN WORN (NOT EXCESSIVE)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,223 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,375 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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F736 JKN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F736 JKN, 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

How do I check the history of F736 JKN?

You can check the full history of F736 JKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F736 JKN registered?

F736 JKN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F736 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F736 JKN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F736 JKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F736 JKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.