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Citroën 2CV

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 602 cc

E489 MBDMOT history

E489 MBD is a grey petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 14 Mar 1988. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 26,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
26,474 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
E489 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
2CV
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
602 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
14 Mar 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E489 MBD was last recorded at 26,474 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2014: 15,431 miles, lower than 93,450 miles on 19 Feb 2013.
  • 15 Jul 2024: 25,672 miles, lower than 25,701 miles on 17 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,126 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,474 miles
  • 2025 – 26,126 miles
  • 2024 – 25,672 miles
  • 2023 – 25,701 miles
  • 2022 – 23,498 miles
  • 2019 – 23,318 miles
  • 2018 – 22,702 miles
  • 2017 – 21,660 miles
  • 2016 – 19,090 miles
  • 2015 – 15,967 miles
  • 2014 – 15,431 miles
  • 2013 – 93,450 miles
  • 2012 – 92,011 miles
  • 2011 – 90,715 miles
  • 2010 – 89,341 miles
  • 2009 – 87,344 miles
  • 2008 – 85,091 miles
  • 2007 – 83,189 miles
  • 2006 – 81,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,474 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,474 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    832583778962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,126 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    207053284458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,672 miles (-29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    948233609871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,701 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    893946545977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,498 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    722492287566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,318 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    264981757546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,702 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    563971982059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,660 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,660 miles
    Test number
    823086318674
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front hubs and king pins,co adjusted

  9. Pass19,090 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    146479476167
    • AdvisoryNearside Fog light not working

  10. Fail19,083 miles (+3,116)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,083 miles
    Test number
    850310529517
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre distorted out of shape

  11. Pass15,967 miles (+536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    596047615104
    • NoteHead light mount loose,slight play in n/s/f king pin,

  12. Pass15,431 miles (-78,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,431 miles
    Test number
    969238554047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,450 miles (+1,439)8 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,450 miles
    Test number
    848430753039
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFloorpans corroded
    • NoteInner/outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to excess and perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to excess
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at front section
    • NoteUnderbody corroded and weak

  14. Pass92,011 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    458856072027
    • NoteFloorpans corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn to excess
    • NoteInner outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded and weak
    • NoteSlight blow at front exhaust section

  15. Fail92,010 miles (+1,295)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    195873332014
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFloorpans corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn to excess
    • NoteInner/outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded by seat belt mount
    • NoteSlight blow at front section

  16. Pass90,715 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    316524051069
    • NoteFront floorpan sections corroded
    • NoteInner/outer sills corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at front section

  17. Fail90,715 miles (+1,374)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    139537641098
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront floorpan sections corroded
    • NoteInner/outer sills corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at front section

  18. Pass89,341 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    972453550015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,329 miles (+1,985)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    811577140002
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass87,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    813753049042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBoot floor corroded

  21. Fail87,344 miles (+2,253)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    120993249409
    • FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBoot floor corroded

  22. Pass85,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    283153948070
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail85,091 miles (+1,902)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    801253748079
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail83,189 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    110500937017
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass83,189 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    724470537038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    330738546054
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Questions about E489 MBD

Does E489 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E489 MBD is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on E489 MBD?
The MOT on E489 MBD is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E489 MBD done?
E489 MBD was recorded at 26,474 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
Has E489 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E489 MBD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on E489 MBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E489 MBD find?
E489 MBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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