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G165 WWS

1990 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,536 mi
Last recorded47,536 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 WWS
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,636 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 43,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 40,451 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 40,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 34,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,265 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper rubber worn

play both front wheel bearings

slight lift both front king pins

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,131 miles

knock on the steering

lift in both front king pins

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,985 miles

handbrake effort low

lift and play in both front king pins

slight knock from the steering on the o/s

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,874 miles

lift in both king pins

Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,874 miles

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

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

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

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

lift in both king pins

Pass 21 May 2009 28,642 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

o/s/r shock weeping

play at both front king pins

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,409 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor condition both headlight reflectors

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,269 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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 WWS is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 G165 WWS, 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 36 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G165 WWS is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 May 1990.

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