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G597 VNO

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 VNO
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 66,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 65,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also contaminated with engine oil (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 55,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

light corrosion and welding repairs to chassis

offside king pin on wear limit

some play in nearside front king pin

temp repair to exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,379 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and close to legal limits

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sideways movment in both front king pins on front suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,338 miles

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

OIL LEAKS FROM DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

PLAY WITH IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION TIE ROD END N/S/FRONT

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

REAR TYRES ARE STARING TO PERRISH REAR TYRES SEEM TO BE OF A REMOLD TYPE

REAR VIEW OUTER MIRRORS HELD ON WITH STICKY TAPE

YELLOW LENS FADDING ON FRONT INDICATORS

floor pan has had welding before floor pan has ho;es starting to form floor pan has hole through floor under n/s/front "a" piller

wipers near to end of useful life (smear)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,838 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

OIL LEAKS FROM DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

PLAY WITH IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION TIE ROD END N/S/FRONT

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

REAR TYRES ARE STARING TO PERRISH REAR TYRES SEEM TO BE OF A REMOLD TYPE

REAR VIEW OUTER MIRRORS HELD ON WITH STICKY TAPE

YELLOW LENS FADDING ON FRONT INDICATORS

floor pan has had welding before floor pan has ho;es starting to form floor pan has hole through floor under n/s/front "a" piller

wipers near to end of useful life (smear)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,416 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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G597 VNO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G597 VNO, 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 G597 VNO registered?

G597 VNO is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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