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A595 VHR

1983 Citroen Gsa

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA595 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,052 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,050 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,941 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 107,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 107,454 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 101,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,547 miles

battery insecure

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2010 100,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,183 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 83,241 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Gsa?

Based on 1,267 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
947
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Stop lamp not working 34
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
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A595 VHR is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 75,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Gsa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A595 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Gsa typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A595 VHR registered?

A595 VHR is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A595 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A595 VHR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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