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GPC 36V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Blue Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,505 mi
Last recorded16,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPC 36V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 16,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 10,841 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated X 2 (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 10,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated X 2 (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 8,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 1,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,325 miles

Play in king pins

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,528 miles

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

cracking to sidewalls of rear tyres

play in king pins

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,265 miles

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

slight cracking on rear tyres

wear and play in king pins

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,589 miles

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

slight wear in king pins

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,060 miles

play in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,851 miles

wear in offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,752 miles

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 57,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,418 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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GPC 36V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Blue with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GPC 36V, 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 GPC 36V registered?

GPC 36V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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