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G953 LYD

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 LYD
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 59,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 59,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 58,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 57,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes poor performance

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,570 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both steering rods have slight play in bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 43,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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G953 LYD is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G953 LYD, 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 G953 LYD registered?

G953 LYD is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G953 LYD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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