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A39 GLJ

1983 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,414 mi
Last recorded67,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA39 GLJ
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 67,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering locking device insecure steering colum bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,180 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,014 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,010 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A39 GLJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A39 GLJ, 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 A39 GLJ registered?

A39 GLJ is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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