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F981 UDG

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,592 mi
Last recorded76,592 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 UDG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 76,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 74,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,612 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,193 miles

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

both front floors corroded

rear road wheels corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front floors corroded

rear road wheels corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,317 miles

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

both front floors corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 86,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front floors corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear road wheels corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 82,225 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear road wheels corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 75,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s/f &o/s/r road wheels corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s/f &o/s/r road wheels corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 72,853 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

little reserve travel on handbrake

n/s/f floor corroded & holed

Pass 12 May 2007 67,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 63,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in both king pins /rear chassis rails rusty

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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F981 UDG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F981 UDG, 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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F981 UDG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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