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GNB 895V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNB 895V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,046 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,046 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,636 miles

Both front shock abs have some noise.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside driveshaft spline boot,s deteriating.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front shock absorbers are noisy.

Both wiper blades are starting to deteriate.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside driveshaft spline boot is deteriating.

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

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

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

Rear nearside wheel bearing has some noise.

Rear offside tyre's cracking in the tread.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,259 miles

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

offside floor rib corrosion

offside rear wheel corroding

offside suspension unit has oil dampness

Fail 6 Jun 2008 75,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

offside floor rib corrosion

offside rear wheel corroding

offside suspension unit has oil dampness

Pass 25 May 2007 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 75,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 74,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,844 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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GNB 895V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GNB 895V, 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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GNB 895V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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