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1989 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · B1 VDH

B1 VDH

1989 Citroen 2CV (0.6L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1989. Recorded mileage 55,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN 2CV
Year / Origin
1989 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
602cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently clean MOT history over the last five years. The most recent test on 7 April 2025 at 55,810 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This stable trend of passes suggests that the vehicle is maintained to an excellent standard and that the mechanical and structural components remain within operating parameters without signs of degradation or recurring failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,500 miles per year. Between April 2021 at 55,454 miles and April 2025 at 55,810 miles, the car covered only 356 miles in four years. While this significantly reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and brake components, it also increases the risk of dry-rott seals, seized brake calipers, and degradation of rubber components due to long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean digital history, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity inherent to the Citroen 2CV. A buyer should specifically check for hidden corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points where moisture often accumulates during stationary periods. Given the low usage, verify the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and ensure the brake hydraulic lines have not perished from age despite the minimal tread depth.

B1 VDH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
  • 55,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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B1 VDH Mileage History

  1. 22/04/202255,553 mi
  2. 19/04/202355,647 mi+94 mi
  3. 17/04/202455,721 mi+74 mi
  4. 07/04/202555,810 mi+89 mi

Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

B1 VDH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Citroen 2Cv (B1 VDH) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY