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G186 TUF

1990 Citroen 2CV

Black Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 TUF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,452 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,102 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,101 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,930 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,223 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,611 miles

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

underside recently undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underside recently undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has age cracking but no plies or cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated but still correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has age cracking but no plies or cords exposed

Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has age cracking but no plies or cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated but still correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has age cracking but no plies or cords exposed

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 84,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,958 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished not to cords

Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,958 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre perished not to cords

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,805 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,190 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,191 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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G186 TUF is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Black with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G186 TUF, 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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G186 TUF is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 12 February 1990.

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