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G385 LGN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 LGN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,416 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrision nearside front floor outside prescribed areas

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrision nearside front floor outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,214 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 56,213 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2011 50,969 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 47,987 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,856 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,405 miles

pinhole in offside front constant velosity joint gaitor.

slight distortion to offside rear brake.

slight play offside and nearside front king pins.

Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,386 miles

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

slight wear to offside and nearside front king pins. †pinhole in offside front constant velosity joint gaitor.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,811 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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G385 LGN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G385 LGN, 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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G385 LGN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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