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G652 JRN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

20,416 mi
Last recorded20,416 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 JRN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 20,416 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 20,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 16,331 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 10,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 10,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2018 10,122 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion in both front outer sills,

Pass 10 Oct 2016 10,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 9,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 9,680 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 8,792 miles

play in o/s/f wheel hub

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2013 8,792 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

play in o/s/f wheel hub

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 8,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corosion rear floor

Front pads worn

Play in front steering. Lift in N/S king pin

Suspension dust covers not attached

Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,759 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 8,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 8,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,672 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 7,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,678 miles

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

play in front bottom suspension arms

Fail 19 Jun 2008 67,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

play in front bottom suspension arms

Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 6,008 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 5,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G652 JRN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G652 JRN, 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 G652 JRN registered?

G652 JRN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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