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GNK 228T

1980 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNK 228T
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion in places

temporary repair to fuel tank

Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,383 miles

Nearside Front axle king pin has slight play in bush or pin

Offside Front axle king pin has slight play in bush or pin

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,594 miles

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

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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GNK 228T is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 GNK 228T, 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 46 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNK 228T registered?

GNK 228T is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GNK 228T safe to buy?

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