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G378 TFJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,482 mi
Last recorded61,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 TFJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,482 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer has a blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,526 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,737 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all road wheels are slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Dec 2017 53,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all road wheels are slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,856 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,856 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,655 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,448 miles

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

offside front tyre has crack in side wall not exposing chords or ply

steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

offside front tyre has crack in side wall not exposing chords or ply

steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,339 miles

n/s/f trunion has slight play

n/s/r chassis slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre perishing.

washers a bit weak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,997 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are worn close to limit

play in both front king pins

some interference between rear lights

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,710 miles

both front outer c.v gaitor perishing

chip in windscreen

slight play bin n/s/f steering

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,340 miles

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

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

OS and NS drive shaft inner joints worrn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,131 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Long handbrake travel

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,090 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap seal perished

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 50,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,083 miles

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

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

both sides lower under floor panels corroded/plated on top

handbrake lever fouls wiring loom/front

near side front inner door release handle slightly insecure

near side frront shock absorber slightly noisy/creaks inoperation

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,972 miles

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

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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G378 TFJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G378 TFJ, 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 G378 TFJ registered?

G378 TFJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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