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C283 GGP

1985 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC283 GGP
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,840 miles

Nearside Front KIng pin worn

Offside Front KIng pin worn

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,788 miles

Nearside Front King pin worn

Offside Front King pin worn

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 57,776 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front King pin worn

Offside Front King pin worn

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,615 miles

Nearside Front King pin slightly worn

Offside Front King pin slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2023 53,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front King pin slightly worn

Offside Front King pin slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,408 miles

Both steering king pins have slight free play lift

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

Handbrake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Aug 2021 52,408 miles

Both steering king pins have slight free play lift

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

Handbrake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,019 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 46,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,415 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,126 miles

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

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

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

small cut in nearside cv boot

small cut in offside cv boot

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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C283 GGP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C283 GGP, 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 C283 GGP registered?

C283 GGP is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C283 GGP safe to buy?

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