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G744 JAB

1990 Citroen 2CV

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,387 mi
Last recorded46,387 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 JAB
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 45,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,931 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2024 43,931 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight play

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,558 miles

Nearside King pin has play but not excessive.

Offside King pin as play but not excessive.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 42,558 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes very noisy metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside King pin has play but not excessive.

Offside King pin as play but not excessive.

Pass 9 May 2022 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 41,322 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 39,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 38,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,989 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub kingpin

Nearside Front slight play on hub kingpin

Offside Front Inner wing area has corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion General Under Side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,326 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre Under Vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Wings not Secured @ Front (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing Inside Boot Area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion General Underside Area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,927 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 20,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,825 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 19,775 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

battery panle corroded

n/s rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,025 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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G744 JAB is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G744 JAB, 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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G744 JAB is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 April 1990.

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