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G742 ONN

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,415 mi
Last recorded26,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 ONN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 26,415 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 25,564 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 25,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 25,108 miles

Offside Front Outer c v boot perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,095 miles

Offside Front Outer c v boot perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2022 25,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer c v boot perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,776 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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G742 ONN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G742 ONN, 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 G742 ONN registered?

G742 ONN is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G742 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G742 ONN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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