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G789 RGU

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 RGU
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,078 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,685 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,685 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,532 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,603 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,565 miles

Engine burning oil!!!

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,198 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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G789 RGU is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G789 RGU, 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 G789 RGU registered?

G789 RGU is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G789 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G789 RGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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