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G368 PMY

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 PMY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

extensive corrosion on floorpan

play and lift in both front kingpins

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,442 miles

corrosion on n/s/f outer sill

slight play and lift in both front kingpins

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,185 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 1 Nov 2013 80,185 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift on both front kingpins

wipers torn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,442 miles

play in both front kingpins

play in both track rod ends

rust on floor at n/s

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

play in both front kingpins

play in both track rod ends

rust on floor at n/s

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,532 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

welding repairs to floor & sill areas

Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,275 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

vehicle heavily under sealed

bonnet security at bulk head recommend attention

corrosion in nearside rear wheel

corrosion in vehicle generally

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

slight lift in both suspension king pins

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,336 miles

nearside front inner c/v boot split.

offside rear road wheel starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front inner c/v boot split.

offside rear road wheel starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,019 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of o/s/r & n/s/r road wheels [rust]

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,312 miles

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)

advanced corrosion to inside of n/s/r wheel

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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G368 PMY is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G368 PMY, 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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G368 PMY is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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