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C679 GFV

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,253 mi
Last recorded10,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC679 GFV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2025 10,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 10,202 miles

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

Nearside Front king pin slight up lift

Pass 5 Dec 2022 10,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 9,528 miles

Nearside Front slight wear

Pass 8 Dec 2020 8,870 miles

Nearside Front slight wear in king pin

Pass 31 May 2019 8,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 5,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 2,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,282 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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C679 GFV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C679 GFV, 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 C679 GFV registered?

C679 GFV is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C679 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C679 GFV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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