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C78 GBM

1986 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Citroen 2CV59,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 GBM
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,612 miles

no wash wipe fitted fold away screen

Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body fouls suspension when jacking up rear

no wash wipe fitted fold away screen

Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,522 miles

1. Boot floor some corrosion †2. R/O/S bumper bracket corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 8,522 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Boot floor some corrosion †2. R/O/S bumper bracket corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 6,501 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 259 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C78 GBM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,792 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 C78 GBM, 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 40 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C78 GBM registered?

C78 GBM is a 1986 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C78 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 GBM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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