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GLM 718T

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLM 718T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

whole of the floor and most of the body structure is covered in fiberglass

Fail 9 Mar 2019 68,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

whole of the floor and most of the body structure is covered in fiberglass

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,237 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,433 miles

Off side front suspesion bush (marked with yellow chalk )has play in it when jacked up , suggest attention soon!

Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,406 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Off side front suspesion bush (marked with yellow chalk )has play in it when jacked up , suggest attention soon!

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,534 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

head lamps on with side lamp switch

no front seat adjustment

no main beam warning lamp

steering lock disabled

Fail 16 Dec 2011 61,532 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seats poorley mounted

no main beam worning lamp

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 58,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,779 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,980 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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GLM 718T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GLM 718T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLM 718T registered?

GLM 718T is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 9 June 1979.

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