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G793 WBY

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG793 WBY
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,024 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front footwell wet / damp

Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,024 miles

Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front footwell wet / damp

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Below the A pillar/Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Below the A pillar/Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,976 miles

slight lift in both kingpins

slight play in o/s top kingpin bush

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,489 miles

several areas of non structural corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

several areas of non structural corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

several areas of non structural corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,370 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2011 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 58,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 58,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,963 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 54,963 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,567 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,563 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,672 miles

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

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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G793 WBY is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 G793 WBY, 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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G793 WBY is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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