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B3 MYS

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MYS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2024 56,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 56,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 52,218 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 44,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Inner boot floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,510 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Inner boot floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,470 miles

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

Fail 21 Oct 2019 38,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 33,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,255 miles

corrosion on o/s/r top inner wheel arch

slight hole in o/s/r floor

Fail 9 Oct 2017 29,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on o/s/r top inner wheel arch

n/s/r side light only 50% illuminating

slight hole in o/s/r floor

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,779 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

spare wheel well slightly corroded in places

Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,053 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,824 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 14,818 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

front mudflaps adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2013 10,078 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 10,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 5,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 1,632 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 1,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Dec 2010 1,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 96,088 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,366 miles

body and floors surface corroded and heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,094 miles

chassis and floors surface corroded throughout

Fail 14 Nov 2006 83,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chassis and floors surface corroded throughout

Fail 14 Nov 2006 83,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chassis and floors surface corroded throughout

Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,619 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B3 MYS is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 B3 MYS, 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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B3 MYS is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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