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A140 GAP

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,750 mi
Last recorded34,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 GAP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 33,887 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 32,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,579 miles

centre cross member has damage

Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,149 miles

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

Rear Advanced surface corrosion in both wheels

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At bump stop catch plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,908 miles

under panals starting to corroed

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,678 miles

offside front floor starting to corroed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,599 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Slight noise osf w/brg

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,966 miles

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

Slight drag in both front brakes

Pass 9 May 2014 24,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,123 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 24,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 24,122 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,227 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advise: damage to centre of the rear chassis

advise: exhaust blow

advise: front brake pads are getting low

advise: nearside front tyre is getting low on tred and cracked on inner sidewall

advise: off side fron t seat belt is fraying

advise: passengers seat is loose but not eccesive

advise: susspension damper bushes are perished and split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,573 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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A140 GAP is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,997 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 A140 GAP, 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 43 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A140 GAP registered?

A140 GAP is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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