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MES 7

1989 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,736 mi
Last recorded8,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMES 7
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 8,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 8,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 8,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 7,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 7,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 7,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,916 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 6,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 5,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,258 miles

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

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

slight play in steering wheel spokes

Fail 18 Mar 2014 3,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in steering wheel spokes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,056 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 1,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46 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
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MES 7 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MES 7, 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

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What year was MES 7 registered?

MES 7 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is MES 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MES 7 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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