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C139 GKW

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,398 mi
Last recorded2,398 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 GKW
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 2,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 1,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,283 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,148 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,148 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C139 GKW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1985 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,883 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 C139 GKW, 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 41 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C139 GKW registered?

C139 GKW is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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