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OUI 454

1989 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,835 mi
Last recorded21,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 454
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease from slightly insecure outer retaining clip (loose) - monitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 18,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 18,100 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 17,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 15,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,708 miles

number plate lamp cover missing

slight grease seepage from offside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 22 Oct 2019 11,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front shock bush becoming worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 9,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 1,718 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 1,718 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 1,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 1,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 1,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 1,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

king pins have slight play in top trunion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 1,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 1,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 1,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 415 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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OUI 454 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OUI 454, 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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What year was OUI 454 registered?

OUI 454 is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is OUI 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 454 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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