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G884 ECF

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 ECF
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,652 miles

Offside Front slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

handbrake cable fouling heater pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,369 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 76,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,357 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front bumper corroding.

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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G884 ECF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G884 ECF, 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 G884 ECF registered?

G884 ECF is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G884 ECF safe to buy?

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