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G672 REW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

14,669 mi
Last recorded14,669 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG672 REW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 14,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 14,654 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,635 miles

all four tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 12,328 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

Off-side front king pin has slight play in joint.

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

Vechicle body work weak/corroded in places.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 10,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 10,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 6,448 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 780 miles

o/s kingpin worn

poor repairs to the rear floors

Fail 17 Nov 2010 780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

o/s kingpin worn

poor repairs to the rear floors

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,927 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,834 miles

play in front kingpins

the floors are corroded

the tyres are quite worn

Fail 4 Nov 2008 88,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in front kingpins

the floors are corroded

the tyres are quite worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front shocks are starting to leak oil

Fail 15 Nov 2007 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front shocks are starting to leak oil

Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,599 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight kingpin lift in off side front

Pass 22 Nov 2005 74,423 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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G672 REW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G672 REW, 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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G672 REW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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