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G291 BPA

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,351 mi
Last recorded65,351 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 BPA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 65,351 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 65,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,611 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,575 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,575 miles

Fuel pipe leaking between fuel pump and carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 64,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,558 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering king pin (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer and floor (5.2.6)

Steering system fouling steering column and floor (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,665 miles

audioable warning on indicators fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

audioable warning on indicators fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,930 miles

play in track rod ends and king pins

Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

play in track rod ends and king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,216 miles

exhaust repaired

nsf floor corroded

play in front king pins and track rod ends

rear tyres perished ns on limit of wear

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,292 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,292 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,155 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,766 miles

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

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

offside front king pin close to maxium movement

Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

offside front king pin close to maxium movement

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,696 miles

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

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

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

front too rear brake pipe not very secure

offside and nearside wiper rubbers due for replacement

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,223 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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G291 BPA is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G291 BPA, 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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G291 BPA is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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