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G712 VYN

1990 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 VYN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,711 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,148 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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G712 VYN is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G712 VYN, 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 G712 VYN registered?

G712 VYN is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G712 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G712 VYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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