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A85 UOV

1983 Citroen Gsa

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 UOV
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 115,110 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advice n/s and o/s front inner cv boots insecure

advice slight play in top steering coulm

Pass 21 Oct 2005 107,034 miles

Corrosion at os front front inner wing

oil leak

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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A85 UOV is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A85 UOV, 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 A85 UOV registered?

A85 UOV is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A85 UOV safe to buy?

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