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F824 RJH

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,366 mi
Last recorded17,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 RJH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 17,360 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,041 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 17,041 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 16,451 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 16,445 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,763 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 14,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative fronts and rears (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 14,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 14,342 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,964 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear drums slightly warped

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,182 miles

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear bearings slightly rough

some play in top kingpin bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,863 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some free play in kingpin top bushes

vin plate replaced by strip metal

Fail 9 Jan 2017 12,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some free play in kingpin top bushes

vin plate replaced by strip metal

Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,393 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 9,393 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 6,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 6,195 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 6,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 2,123 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 2,123 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight grease leak o/s CV boot

Fail 17 Jan 2009 92,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,380 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 90,379 miles

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

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

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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F824 RJH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F824 RJH, 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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F824 RJH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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