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G81 YTW

1989 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,838 mi
Last recorded38,838 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 YTW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,838 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,771 miles

indicator flash rate slow

nearside rear door operation stiff

slight movement in front king pins

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,768 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

nearside rear door operation stiff

slight movement in front king pins

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G81 YTW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G81 YTW, 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 G81 YTW registered?

G81 YTW is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G81 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G81 YTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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