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A4 GLV

1988 Citroen 2CV

Yellow Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,083 mi
Last recorded53,083 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen 2CV58,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GLV
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 53,062 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 52,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 52,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,454 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,454 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 42,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,886 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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A4 GLV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV in Yellow with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,917 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 A4 GLV, 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 38 years old, this Citroen 2CV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 GLV registered?

A4 GLV is a 1988 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is A4 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GLV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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