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G193 CHP

1990 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,440 mi
Last recorded44,440 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG193 CHP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body sealed with grease

Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body sealed with grease

Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,347 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 44,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,271 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,061 miles

o/side front kingpin has play

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,851 miles

Under the vehicle coated.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 38,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under the vehicle coated.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 38,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (king pin). (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 38,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,982 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres cracking/fatigued

nearside front centre driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking/fatigued

Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight play ns lwr arm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,710 miles

front wipers poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/s/f steering has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,667 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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G193 CHP is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G193 CHP, 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 G193 CHP registered?

G193 CHP is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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