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EGV 949Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 949Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,260 miles

All brake pipes have been protected

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of vehicle has been protected

All brake pipes have been protected

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,743 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,084 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 5,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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EGV 949Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EGV 949Y, 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.

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What year was EGV 949Y registered?

EGV 949Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is EGV 949Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 949Y shows 12 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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