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A693 SHX

1983 Citroen Gsa

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,588 mi
Last recorded4,588 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA693 SHX
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 4,588 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 4,588 miles

Central Front Suspension unit leaking Sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 4,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 4,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 4,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 4,236 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 4,131 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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A693 SHX is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A693 SHX, 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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How do I check the history of A693 SHX?

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What year was A693 SHX registered?

A693 SHX is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A693 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A693 SHX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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