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G716 LWA

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG716 LWA
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2023 67,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,070 miles

general play in steering components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,680 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

bothside front kingpin/or lower arm significant amount of play within.

screen washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 10 May 2019 66,552 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

Rear exhaust mounting defective but still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 64,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 64,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,022 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,975 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G716 LWA is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G716 LWA, 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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G716 LWA is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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