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G878 PMR

1990 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,145 mi
Last recorded52,145 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen 2CV56,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 PMR
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,145 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 49,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 49,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,569 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 45,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,869 miles

Reduced suspension travel on rear suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,865 miles

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

Reduced suspension travel on rear suspension

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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G878 PMR is a 1990 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G878 PMR, 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 G878 PMR registered?

G878 PMR is a 1990 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G878 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 PMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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