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GNP 26X

1981 Citroen 2CV

Brown Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,613 mi
Last recorded42,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Citroen 2CV53,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 26X
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 42,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,019 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested when wet

Fail 19 Dec 2018 41,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested when wet

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak oil leaks from engine ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,467 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,688 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,687 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,667 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both front kingpins have play

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres 2.5mm tread left, nearside rear on 1.6mm minimum towards outer tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front driveshaft slider gaiter split

Nearside rear brake drum slight warp. slight brake grab

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside rear floor/wheel arch corroded and holed(no rear seatbelts fitted at test)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed(no rear seat belts at test)

Parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,140 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R Bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,147 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 14 Jul 2009 21,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,275 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,103 miles

indicator repeater audiable

play in kingpins and steering

rear chassis rusted

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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GNP 26X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV in Brown with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,762 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 GNP 26X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNP 26X is a 1981 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 August 1981.

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