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G35 VAE

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,938 mi
Last recorded6,938 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 VAE
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 6,938 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,224 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in nearside front seat runner

Fail 1 Feb 2012 6,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,936 miles

Oil leak

rust forming wheels innersurfaces

Pass 22 May 2007 5,662 miles

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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G35 VAE is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G35 VAE, 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 G35 VAE registered?

G35 VAE is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G35 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G35 VAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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