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G797 XHJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 XHJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,132 miles

osf wing corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,132 miles

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

osf wing corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,854 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,846 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rusting on inner sills

slight rusting on o/s front wing

Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rusting on inner sills

slight rusting on o/s front wing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,375 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 XHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G797 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

G797 XHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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