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G251 VVX

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,237 mi
Last recorded17,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 VVX
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 16,186 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 16,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,020 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 15,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 12,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested dip not working faulty switch (4.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 12,166 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 9,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel coroded

Rear Lower floor coroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,085 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 6,084 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings covered in tape (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings covered in tape (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor come away from body (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 2,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 2,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 99,503 miles

cannot see weld due to under seal

Fail 1 May 2013

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,523 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,523 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 90,522 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007
Fail 30 May 2007

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 84,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2006

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G251 VVX is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G251 VVX, 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 G251 VVX registered?

G251 VVX is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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