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G165 NAT

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,393 mi
Last recorded76,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 NAT
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearide floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under body strenthening bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under body strengthening bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,851 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,851 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,530 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

previous welded repairs / offside sill to floor corroded

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

previous welded repairs / offside sill to floor corroded

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive previous welded repairs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,616 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive previous welded repairs

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

boot floor weak

underside corroding in various places

Fail 9 May 2012 70,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

boot floor corroded

previous welded repairs

Pass 9 May 2012 70,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor corroded

previous welded repairs

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

indicator/light switch loose

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded small holes

indicator / light switch loose

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,789 miles

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

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

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

bottom of both front doors corroded

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

spare wheel holding corroded through in places

Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,992 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside and offside rear sill and seet belt mounting areas reapaired with fibreglass

Rear seats not present

Slight play in neerside king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,992 miles

Nearside and offside rear sill and seet belt mounting areas reapaired with fibreglass

Rear seats not present

Slight play in neerside king pin

Fail 30 Jul 2009 68,990 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Handbrake pads wearing thin

Nearside and offside rear sill and seat belt mounting areas repaired with fibre glass

Slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,917 miles

brake service

Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake service

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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G165 NAT is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G165 NAT, 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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G165 NAT is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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