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G701 WVW

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 WVW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 99,168 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted rubbing on front hub/ wheel corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear roadwheel slightly corroded

parking brake only just passed efficiency test

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,874 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,160 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,668 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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G701 WVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G701 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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G701 WVW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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