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G178 RRM

1990 Citroen 2CV

Maroon Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,273 mi
Last recorded9,273 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 RRM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 9,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 9,211 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 9,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 9,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 9,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 8,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,605 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 8,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,572 miles

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 7,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 6,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 6,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,231 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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G178 RRM is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Maroon with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G178 RRM, 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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What year was G178 RRM registered?

G178 RRM is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G178 RRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G178 RRM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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