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P315 GEC

1997 Citroen 2CV

White Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,935 mi
Last recorded44,935 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen 2CV41,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 GEC
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,885 miles

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,884 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,327 miles

slight wear in nearside king pin

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 21,892 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,892 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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P315 GEC is a 1997 Citroen 2CV in White with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 41,852 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 P315 GEC, 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 29 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P315 GEC registered?

P315 GEC is a 1997 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P315 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 GEC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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