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G99 VBK

1989 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen 2CV57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 VBK
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 80,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 80,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.76% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,731 miles

( Road wheels corroded slightly on inside, nearside and offside rear also nearside front)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,731 miles

( Road wheels corroded slightly on inside, nearside and offside rear also nearside front)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jet, sorted at end of test (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,280 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, sorted at time of test (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,536 miles

Rear nearside suspension bump stop missing

Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and under wheel arch offside rear (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Main suspension unit link to lower suspension arms both front and both rear (2.4.G.2)

Position lamps switch faulty but operates lights advise closer inspection

Suspension bump stop missing nearside rear

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,359 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,624 miles

o/s/f drive shaft boot split

Fail 12 Oct 2010 55,624 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f drive shaft boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,292 miles

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

o/s chassis member slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 53,829 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,293 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (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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G99 VBK 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 72%.

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 G99 VBK, 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 G99 VBK registered?

G99 VBK is a 1989 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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