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MEC 850

1989 Citroen 2CV

Silver Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 850
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 77,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,177 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 71,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 63,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,945 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 61,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,711 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly ruff on rotation

Rear both shocker bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,197 miles

both king pins have slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,879 miles

Slight movement in both front lower steering joints

Fail 13 Oct 2006 38,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,876 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 37,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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MEC 850 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Silver with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MEC 850, 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 MEC 850?

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What year was MEC 850 registered?

MEC 850 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is MEC 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEC 850 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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