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GGC 166T

1978 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,923 mi
Last recorded20,923 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Citroen 2CV47,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 166T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 1,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,582 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 4,582 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight "play" in n/s front kingpin.

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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GGC 166T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 47,102 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 GGC 166T, 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 48 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGC 166T registered?

GGC 166T is a 1978 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is GGC 166T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGC 166T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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