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C776 GWG

1985 Citroen 2CV

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Citroen 2CV58,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 GWG
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim heavily corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,350 miles

Both king pins are worn.

Both rear wheels are rusty on the inside.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,350 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front king pins are worn.

Both rear wheels are rusty on the inside.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,641 miles

Advanced wear on both front suspension king pins

Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,367 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 79,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,741 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,487 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,487 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,781 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,781 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,742 miles

rear seat belt flow chart D B & C apply non fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,700 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,699 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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C776 GWG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C776 GWG, 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 C776 GWG registered?

C776 GWG is a 1985 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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