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G428 WAN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,096 mi
Last recorded36,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 WAN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 36,086 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in ns front

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion hole in floor os centre floor (6.1.B.2)

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 24 Feb 2015 33,499 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)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,863 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 27,841 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,166 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,008 miles

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

both front floor pans has corrosion

front brake and handbrake pads getting low

some play in front suspension and steering joints

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,740 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,076 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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G428 WAN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G428 WAN, 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 G428 WAN registered?

G428 WAN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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