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C2 VUK

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VUK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 89,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm bolts loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch and Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body Welding Repairs Covered in Underseal

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 77,723 miles

advise lots of welded plates covered in thick underseal

Fail 1 May 2018 77,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s floors (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s rear wheel archs ( in boot) (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired several as marked (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,371 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,364 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,857 miles

Slight rear brake bind

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,531 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,897 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on floors +chassis +inner wings

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,813 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on floors +chassis +inner wings

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,336 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,336 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front door piller corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,952 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor starting to deteriorate

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside rear floor starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,952 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor starting to deteriorate

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust middle hanger starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,535 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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C2 VUK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 C2 VUK, 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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C2 VUK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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