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G690 WVW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Cream Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,630 mi
Last recorded7,630 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 WVW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 7,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 7,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 7,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 7,529 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 7,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 6,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 6,053 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 6,025 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin wear (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak near fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,909 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 18 Jul 2018 5,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 5,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 4,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 4,085 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 3,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 3,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 2,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 2,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,367 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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G690 WVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Cream with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G690 WVW, 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 G690 WVW registered?

G690 WVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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