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GEL 13V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 13V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,307 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 65,822 miles

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

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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GEL 13V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 GEL 13V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 13V registered?

GEL 13V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 6 December 1979.

Is GEL 13V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 13V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEL 13V have outstanding finance?

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