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G79 SMW

1990 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,327 mi
Last recorded43,327 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 SMW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 43,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,794 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 39,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,782 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,192 miles

both front chassie legs starting to corror

slight play near side front king pin

Fail 17 Feb 2014 25,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,501 miles

slight wear in offside and nearside king pins

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,687 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 113 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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G79 SMW is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,985 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 G79 SMW, 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 36 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G79 SMW registered?

G79 SMW is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G79 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G79 SMW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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