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GWK 794V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Green Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 794V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,498 miles

Front reg plate deteriorating.

Offside slight play in king pin

Rear wheel bearings sound dry when rotated

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 44,787 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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GWK 794V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Green with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 53,168 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 GWK 794V, 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 47 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWK 794V registered?

GWK 794V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is GWK 794V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWK 794V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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