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G179 BPL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,984 mi
Last recorded50,984 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 BPL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 50,984 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,302 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,839 miles

Front tyres perrished

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres perrished

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,368 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,080 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,150 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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G179 BPL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G179 BPL, 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 G179 BPL registered?

G179 BPL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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