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A149 GLP

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA149 GLP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,245 miles

both headlamps light outputs weak and overall just legal

Pass 13 Apr 2021 76,230 miles

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

both headlamps output weak and overall just legal

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake effort weak!

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,913 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

general surface rust to exhaust front system

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front seat belts slightly frayed

exhaust front silencer box rusting and outer skins splitting apart

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,504 miles

both front tyres walls poor and cracks

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,539 miles

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,251 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,063 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

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
Full Citroen 2CV reliability report

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A149 GLP is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A149 GLP, 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 A149 GLP registered?

A149 GLP is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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