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GWE 317V

1980 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,994 mi
Last recorded27,994 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Citroen 2CV54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWE 317V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 27,994 miles

floor pan corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,892 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 2,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 512 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 512 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,780 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 90,780 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion at o/s rear floor

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,371 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 81,371 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,094 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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GWE 317V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GWE 317V, 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 GWE 317V registered?

GWE 317V is a 1980 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 July 1980.

Is GWE 317V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWE 317V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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