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G791 HFL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 HFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 52,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 48,352 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 42,421 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 37,828 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 33,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 6,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 6,015 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 88,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 83,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 60,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 57,726 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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G791 HFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G791 HFL, 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 G791 HFL registered?

G791 HFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G791 HFL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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