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G881 KGO

1989 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,127 mi
Last recorded62,127 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 KGO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 62,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wear in O/S Kingpin, but not excessive.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat floor mounting area corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front track rod end slightly seized

Fail 29 Sep 2020 60,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front track rod end slightly seized

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,412 miles

play in n.s track rod end

Fail 14 Sep 2019 60,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced To floor within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under rill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advanced and excessive corrosion to other parts but outside of a" prescribed area"

Advanced corrosion to all suspension arms

Play in n.s track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,781 miles

Advanced and some excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not in a prescribed area

Advanced corrosion to both front floors

Advanced corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Corrosion to both rear wings

Play in both drive shifts

Play in steering rack

Unable to fully check welded repairs due to an excess of sealent

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack

Advanced and some excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not in a prescribed area

Advanced corrosion to both front floors

Advanced corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Corrosion to both rear wings

Play in both drive shifts

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,947 miles

Corrosion to o.s.f and o.s.r wings ,n.s.and o.s front floors,both body sills,rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,094 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s.r outer seat belt mounting point

Corrosion to bodywork

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to steering and suspension parts

Cracks in inner wall of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,410 miles

corrosion to parts of floor and inner sills

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking on inner wall

slight play in n/s king pin

small hole below o/s lower door hinge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,982 miles

unable to fully check welded repairs due to an excess on sealent

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,899 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,391 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,849 miles

advanced wear/play in both king pins ,only just passed test

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,998 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,742 miles

advanced corrosion to o/s/f floor

corrosion to exhaust system

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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G881 KGO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G881 KGO, 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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G881 KGO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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