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G802 JWJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG802 JWJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,928 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 71,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect inner reflective lens deteriorating (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,799 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,812 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,059 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,988 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,917 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,917 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/ rear (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,558 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,477 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,275 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 56,826 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,242 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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G802 JWJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G802 JWJ, 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 G802 JWJ registered?

G802 JWJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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