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Citroën 2CV

White · Petrol · 1987 · 602 cc

E197 AHJMOT history

E197 AHJ is a white petrol Citroën 2CV first used on 19 Sept 1987. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,234 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E197 AHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
2CV
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
602 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
19 Sept 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E197 AHJ was last recorded at 42,234 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,203 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,234 miles
  • 2021 – 42,203 miles
  • 2017 – 42,163 miles
  • 2016 – 41,736 miles
  • 2015 – 41,116 miles
  • 2014 – 40,479 miles
  • 2013 – 39,097 miles
  • 2008 – 4,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,234 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    942334188910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,203 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    521119435780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,163 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    904505031564
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front king pins
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  4. Pass41,736 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,736 miles
    Test number
    271485176988
    • AdvisoryO/side rear tyre has slight age degredation
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering rack pinion
    • AdvisorySlight separation of n/side and o/side sills

  5. Fail41,721 miles (+605)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    499287259360
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings at steering rack end. (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust.

  6. Pass41,116 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    116391475119
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked

  7. Fail41,115 miles (+6)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    858816965178
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked

  8. Fail41,109 miles (+630)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    166050555140
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass40,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    385008114109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail40,479 miles (+1,382)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    545692314137
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass39,097 miles (+34,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    657938003162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail4,413 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,413 miles
    Test number
    292547388097
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about E197 AHJ

Does E197 AHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E197 AHJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on E197 AHJ?
The MOT on E197 AHJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E197 AHJ done?
E197 AHJ was recorded at 42,234 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,072 miles a year.
Has E197 AHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E197 AHJ has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on E197 AHJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on E197 AHJ find?
E197 AHJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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