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G943 RYJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

70,370 mi
Last recorded70,370 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 RYJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 70,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 68,620 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 68,620 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 68,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,151 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,139 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,120 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration SMOKE LEVEL (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete under sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DOOR SIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting UNDERBODY BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front VARIOUS CORROSIONS UNDERBODY

Rear VARIOUS CORROSIONS UNDERBODY

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,026 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion seat anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seat anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,809 miles

Holes in offside boot floor and nearside front inner sill

Oil leak

Play in both front king pins

Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All passenger seats missing at time of test

Both front wipers torn

Holes in offside boot floor and nearside front inner sill

Nearside rear seatbelt prescribed area excessively corroded

Offside rear seatbelt prescribed area excessively corroded

Oil leak

Play in both front king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,748 miles

All doors corroded

All passenger seats missing

Body split at nearside rear sill but not seriously affecting its strength

Bonnet secured with tape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 'B' pillar holed by corrosion

Nearside front seat belt prescribed area holed by corrosion. No seat fitted at time of test.

Nearside rear body holed by corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wing mounting corroded

Offside rear floor holed by corrosion

Oil Leak(s)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All Doors Corroded

All Passenger Seats Missing At Time Of Test

Bonnet Secured By The Use Of Tape

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

Oil Leak(s)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Various Holes In Body & Floor Pan

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,216 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

body holed and corroded and floor pan holed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,216 miles

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

body holed and corroded and floor pan holed

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,116 miles

advise rear floor at spare wheel corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

advise rear floor at spare wheel corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,583 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,580 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear body corroded

front bumper insecure due to corrosion

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,513 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

boot floor holed

Pass 22 Mar 2008 59,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,870 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G943 RYJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 G943 RYJ, 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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G943 RYJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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