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BKV 780Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,112 mi
Last recorded53,112 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKV 780Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,652 miles

All tyres remolds with perished sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,356 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 40,274 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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BKV 780Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 85,819 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 BKV 780Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKV 780Y registered?

BKV 780Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is BKV 780Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKV 780Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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