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G298 WBC

1989 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

900 mi
Last recorded900 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 WBC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 900 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 879 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in kinpin

Fail 23 Jul 2020 875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in kinpin

Pass 15 Aug 2016 850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,953 miles

both rear wheel brarings are noisey

front inner screen frame corroded

rear trim/body above rear bumper corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 98,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel brarings are noisey

front inner screen frame corroded

rear trim/body above rear bumper corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,450 miles

N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter missing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,427 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,444 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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G298 WBC is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G298 WBC, 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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G298 WBC is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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