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G749 CKF

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,861 mi
Last recorded71,861 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 CKF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,861 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Various repairs made to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 69,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail King pin excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside front king pin.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,107 miles

Nearside Rear Door sill corroded, not excessive.

Offside Front Floor corroded, not excessive.

Offside Rear Door sill corroded, not excessive.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door sill corroded, not excessive.

Offside Front Floor corroded, not excessive.

Offside Rear Door sill corroded, not excessive.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,400 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor pan and rear sills

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,328 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor pan and rear sills

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,144 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor pan and rear sills

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,522 miles

some corrosion to o/s/f floor area and both rear sills

some play in both front lower king pins

Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,522 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion to o/s/f floor area and both rear sills

some play in both front lower king pins

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,704 miles

corrosion to offside sill and floor pan

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,145 miles

Offside front floor and offside lower sill corroded

Temporary repair made to front exhaust silencer

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe in wheel arch pinholed and thin (7.1.2)

Offside front floor and offside lower sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,002 miles

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

O/S/F Floor corroding

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,001 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front kingpins have play, offside is borderline pass and advise

Offside front floor corroding

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,271 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front and nearside rear inner wheel rims quite corroded at welds

Both front kingpins slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,468 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded through

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 webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,245 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Both wipers poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear service brake slightly lazy, imbalance of 39% to rear

front suspension slightly low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,071 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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G749 CKF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 G749 CKF, 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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G749 CKF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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