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GUW 880W

1980 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 880W
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,904 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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GUW 880W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GUW 880W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GUW 880W?

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What year was GUW 880W registered?

GUW 880W is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GUW 880W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 880W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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