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GVS 878

1993 Citroen 2CV

Grey Petrol 425cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,132 mi
Last recorded18,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen 2CV79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 878
MakeCitroen
Model2CV
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine425cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,444 miles

f/o/s wheel bearing slightly worn †r/o/s underboot bsection corroded/holed (not structual)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,436 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front o/s wheel bearing worn †r/o/s underboot section corroded/holed (not structual)

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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GVS 878 is a 1993 Citroen 2CV in Grey with a 425cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Citroen 2CV models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 79,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVS 878, 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 33 years old, this Citroen 2CV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVS 878 registered?

GVS 878 is a 1993 Citroen 2CV, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is GVS 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 878 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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