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WCG 616V

1979 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Citroen 2CV53,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 616V
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,958 miles

both rear chassis legs starting to corrod

nearside king pin starting to wear

offside and nearside metal brake pipes starting to corrod

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear chassis legs starting to corrod

nearside king pin starting to wear

offside and nearside metal brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,844 miles

rear tyres perishing. wear/lift in nearside front king pin.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 91,206 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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WCG 616V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCG 616V, 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 WCG 616V registered?

WCG 616V is a 1979 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is WCG 616V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 616V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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