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G280 MEW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,522 mi
Last recorded72,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 MEW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,522 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,522 miles

Some lift in both front suspension king-pins.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,522 miles

Front brake pads worn low, N/S only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight body corrosion

unable to see brake pads

Fail 12 Jul 2008 72,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight body corrosion

unable to see brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight play in front king pins

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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G280 MEW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G280 MEW, 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 G280 MEW registered?

G280 MEW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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