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G394 GVG

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,349 mi
Last recorded53,349 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 GVG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 53,349 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside front slight play (king pins)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,649 miles

Offside Front kingpin significant amount of play,should replace a.s.a.p.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothside rear should investigate. (1.2.1 (e))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,806 miles

Front usual movement on kingpins

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,626 miles

play in steering kingpins

Pass 6 May 2016 42,614 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 6 May 2016 42,614 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,134 miles

slight play to offside and nearside front kingpins

Fail 28 May 2014 41,760 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 41,760 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 May 2013 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steel brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steel brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,228 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,919 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 37,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 26,089 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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G394 GVG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G394 GVG, 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 G394 GVG registered?

G394 GVG is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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