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A778 GLN

1983 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,489 mi
Last recorded30,489 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Citroen 2CV57,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 GLN
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,531 miles

Creaking / rubbing noise coming from offside torsion bar / spring tube on centre of drivers floor

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting bracket / brake disc backing plate mounting bolt missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight wear in both front king pins

Pass 17 May 2021 29,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 26,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 26,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,183 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 26,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,827 miles

advise both rear tyres sidewalls cracking (weathered)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,049 miles

screen wash poor

Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,040 miles

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

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

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

screen wash poor

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,997 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,374 miles

corrosion around near side front suspension mounting point

slight play in both king pins

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,414 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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A778 GLN is a 1983 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A778 GLN, 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 A778 GLN registered?

A778 GLN is a 1983 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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