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G149 MFL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,711 mi
Last recorded61,711 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 MFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 61,666 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking system (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,525 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,454 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 61,454 miles

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)

off side and nearside front sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 61,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,966 miles

some corrosion of nearside and offside doorsteps

Pass 21 May 2007 60,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,914 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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G149 MFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G149 MFL, 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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G149 MFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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