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G381 SWV

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 SWV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 85,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,666 miles

Rear boot floor corroded

Underside of body badly corroded and previous repairs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

The spare tyre area is heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear boot floor corroded

Underside of body badly corroded and previous repairs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed but corrosion effecting rear seatbelt

The spare tyre area is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test corresponding seat belt mount area corroded, offside. ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test corresponding seat belt mount area corroded, offside. ()

Pass 3 May 2019 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 75,933 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Spring cover corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 70,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Spring cover corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 65,030 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front floor pans corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 59,629 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 24 May 2016 59,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 12 May 2015 54,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front kingpin has play

Fail 12 May 2015 54,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front kingpin has play

Pass 22 May 2014 48,225 miles

Both front floor pans corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2014 48,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front floor pans corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2013 43,917 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Offside front floor corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 43,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,929 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,236 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,228 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 22,994 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 16,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G381 SWV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 G381 SWV, 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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G381 SWV is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 December 1989.

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