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A231 GGV

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,510 mi
Last recorded34,510 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 GGV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,313 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 33,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 33,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,122 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 33,120 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber very perished and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 33,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber very perished and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,907 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 32,907 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 3 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,282 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 29,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,039 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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A231 GGV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A231 GGV, 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 A231 GGV registered?

A231 GGV is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A231 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A231 GGV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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