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G674 XHJ

1989 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 XHJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 52,868 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 52,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall showing age by cracking ..

Offside Front Inner tyre wall showing age by cracking ..

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner tyre wall starting to crack due to age , cords not showing

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,556 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall due to age

wipers not 100%

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,281 miles

Front king pins have slight play

slight fluctuation on rear brakes and ns a little lazy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes should be changed soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight kingpin play

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,034 miles

Nearside Front has some slight play in the kingpin

a bit more waxoyl required next year

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush KINGPIN (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,944 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush KINGPIN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,864 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,713 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,569 miles

inner sills and floor could do with some rust protection

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,569 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner sills and floor could do with some rust protection

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,305 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all the tyres are starting to split due to lack of use, they need to be changed in the near future

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,992 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light body rust

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,319 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres showing age on the sidewalls

middle slider gaitor has small split starting on the o/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,255 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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G674 XHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G674 XHJ, 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 G674 XHJ registered?

G674 XHJ is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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