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G227 RSN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,897 mi
Last recorded56,897 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 RSN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,897 miles

Floor not fully secure Parts of floor repairs on welded joints (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,670 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear inner wheel arch has hole ,outside 30 cm of prescribed area

o/s wheel has an accumilation of wear [not exessive singularly ] in steering components resulting in freeplay at wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,670 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear inner wheel arch has hole ,outside 30 cm of prescribed area

o/s wheel has an accumilation of wear [not exessive singularly ] in steering components resulting in freeplay at wheel

Pass 6 May 2014 55,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play both front king pins

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2013 54,941 miles

slight roughness both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight roughness both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2012 52,882 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

slight wear in both front kingpins.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,822 miles

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,808 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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G227 RSN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G227 RSN, 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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G227 RSN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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