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G797 NFL

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,369 mi
Last recorded29,369 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 NFL
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 29,369 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Outer cv boot not very secure

Fail 18 Feb 2026 29,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Outer cv boot not very secure

Pass 26 Feb 2025 28,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 26,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 26,041 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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G797 NFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G797 NFL, 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 G797 NFL registered?

G797 NFL is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G797 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G797 NFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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