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G230 MRM

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 MRM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,256 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,002 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 81,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak from gearbox (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contamination (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,030 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheelbearing noisy

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front body fouling driveshaft

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

Offside Front wheelbearing noisy

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 68,604 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,008 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,008 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,284 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 66,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,890 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,987 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G230 MRM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G230 MRM, 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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G230 MRM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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