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G996 WBM

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 WBM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 15,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,449 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly at centre/rear

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 14 May 2009 12,518 miles

slight play in nearside kingpin

surface corrosion on brake pipe from front to rear along offside front chassis rail

Fail 14 May 2009 12,518 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in nearside kingpin

surface corrosion on brake pipe from front to rear along offside front chassis rail

Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,333 miles

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust near front

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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G996 WBM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G996 WBM, 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 G996 WBM registered?

G996 WBM is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G996 WBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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