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G40 SJR

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 SJR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,751 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 57,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin play

Offside Front king pin play

Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 51,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,280 miles

floor pan under sealed preventing inspection

slight play in king pins

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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G40 SJR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G40 SJR, 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 G40 SJR registered?

G40 SJR is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G40 SJR safe to buy?

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