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G278 JFV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 JFV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,791 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 104,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,705 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 98,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 90,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 90,116 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 83,703 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,870 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 72,239 miles

Rear end of chassis corroded both sides, also near side king pin has play in bushes ?

Pass 25 May 2007 64,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 58,308 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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G278 JFV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G278 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G278 JFV registered?

G278 JFV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G278 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G278 JFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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