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G306 VHJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG306 VHJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,308 miles

N/S and O/S front floor corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

N/S and O/S front floor corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,708 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,781 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,740 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,395 miles

O/S WHEEL RIM FRONT CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S WHEEL RIM FRONT CORRODED

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,067 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE IN REAR W/BEARINGS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 80,837 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,418 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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G306 VHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G306 VHJ, 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 G306 VHJ registered?

G306 VHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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