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G217 PAM

1990 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 PAM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 94,859 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 92,208 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 91,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 90,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 90,687 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 90,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 89,059 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 88,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,579 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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G217 PAM is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G217 PAM, 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 G217 PAM registered?

G217 PAM is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G217 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G217 PAM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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