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C699 GLG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC699 GLG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,991 miles

General corrosion to underside

Fail 9 May 2018 85,991 miles

General corrosion to underside

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,991 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,918 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 85,893 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 85,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,162 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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C699 GLG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C699 GLG, 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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C699 GLG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 14 November 1985.

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