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G916 LHH

1989 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 LHH
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 17,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 17,148 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly, and brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine wetting oil

Nearside Rear bumper damaged/bent

Nearside Rear rear wing damaged/dented

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,912 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 16,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 16,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 15,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 15,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,351 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 15,349 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,265 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 14,644 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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G916 LHH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G916 LHH, 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 G916 LHH registered?

G916 LHH is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 27 August 1989.

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