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G38 VPX

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,735 mi
Last recorded18,735 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 VPX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 18,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 17,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 17,428 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 15,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 12,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 259 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 22,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,663 miles

corrosion appearing on nearside rear seatbelt mounting. may soon need attention.

slight play in both front kingpins.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle, particuly on offside.may soon need attention.

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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G38 VPX 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 90.5%.

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 G38 VPX, 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 G38 VPX registered?

G38 VPX is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G38 VPX safe to buy?

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