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B12 MCJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MCJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front trunions slight play

drivers seat worn

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 64,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,293 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,845 miles

slight play both front king pins

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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B12 MCJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B12 MCJ, 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 B12 MCJ registered?

B12 MCJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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