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Nearside Front king pin slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front king pin slight play
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front king pin slight play
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front king pin slight play
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front king pin slight play
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front king pin slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside front inner sill corroded
nearside inner cvboot deteriorating
offside rear inner sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front inner sill corroded
nearside inner cvboot deteriorating
offside rear inner sill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
main beam warning light inop
Battery insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
main beam warning light inop
Battery insecure
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery housing cracked
bonnet hinge corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery housing cracked
bonnet hinge corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
baffles loose in exhaust
brake fluid low
fuel cap perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
baffles loose in exhaust
brake fluid low
fuel cap perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen 2CV?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G709 LFV is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 G709 LFV, 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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G709 LFV is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 19 January 1990.
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