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G24 UYM

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,997 mi
Last recorded61,997 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 UYM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,997 miles

Nearside Front king pin play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 61,997 miles

Nearside Front king pin play

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 54,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner wall

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on inner wall

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,536 miles

all tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 52,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,859 miles

All tyres showing signs of ageing

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,777 miles

All tyres slightly perished and cracking

Both rear and nearside front inner road wheel corroding at welds

Nearside driveshaft slider gaiter pinholed/grease escaping

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

Offside headlight pattern slightly hazy.reflector corroding

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,053 miles

Nearside front and both rear road wheels corroding to inner welds

Nearside front mid drive shaft slider gaiter pinholed

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

Offside front lower sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak

Rear brake drums slightly warped causing slight grab

Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,039 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear road wheels corroding to inner welds

Nearside front mid drive shaft slider gaiter pinholed

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

Offside front lower sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Oil leak

Rear brake drums slightly warped causing slight grab

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,558 miles

Bulkhead under bonnet rusty

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

Offside front headlight has very rusty reflector

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bulkhead under bonnet rusty

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

No main beam warning light?

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

Offside front headlight has very rusty reflector

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,879 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,783 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,938 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight deterioration to both wiper blades

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,938 miles

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

Oil leak

slight deterioration to both wiper blades

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,028 miles

slight play offside and nearside front lower trunions

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 36,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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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G24 UYM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G24 UYM, 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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What year was G24 UYM registered?

G24 UYM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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