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G32 RCJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,322 mi
Last recorded14,322 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 RCJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,322 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 14,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 11,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 9,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,462 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 5,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 2,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,331 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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G32 RCJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G32 RCJ, 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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G32 RCJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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