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G657 YLY

1990 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,884 mi
Last recorded13,884 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 YLY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 13,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 13,860 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Jul 2025 13,860 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jul 2024 13,806 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Jul 2023 13,744 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,626 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,527 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jun 2020 13,340 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 12,680 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 2,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 2,236 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

advise surface corrosion evident general floor pan areas outer

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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G657 YLY is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 G657 YLY, 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 36 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G657 YLY registered?

G657 YLY is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G657 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G657 YLY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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