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G185 KAX

1990 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

4,457 mi
Last recorded4,457 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 KAX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 4,457 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 4,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 3,901 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 3,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 3,506 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 3,181 miles

slight free play in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 15 Feb 2022 2,062 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear king pin bushes have slight wear

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,134 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,438 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both king pins worn

Fail 20 Dec 2018 90,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both king pins worn

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,245 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Feb 2015 86,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,326 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 84,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,992 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 7 Feb 2011 83,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,455 miles

play in nsf king pin

rear tyres different size to fronts

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in nsf king pin

rear tyres different size to fronts

Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,938 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 14,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 3,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 3,464 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G185 KAX is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 G185 KAX, 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 G185 KAX registered?

G185 KAX is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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