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G153 SGT

1989 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 SGT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,704 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front driveshaft gaiters slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

no high beam warning light fitted to these vehicles

Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,482 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake not functioning as it should (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan within 12" of shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,807 miles

Central middle of exhaust slight blow

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,117 miles

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

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

slight free play in both front king pins

Pass 28 May 2021 66,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 66,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes o/s rear lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,516 miles

Front both king pins play

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both king pins play

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,359 miles

Front offside and nearside front tyres showing radial cracks

Offside Rear sill closure showing signs of corrosion

Rear offside and nearside rear floors corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 66,359 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front offside and nearside front tyres showing radial cracks

Offside Rear sill closure showing signs of corrosion

Rear offside and nearside rear floors corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,067 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,985 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F KING PIN

Fail 15 Jun 2007 58,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 56,358 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G153 SGT is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G153 SGT, 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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What year was G153 SGT registered?

G153 SGT is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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