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GBW 643V

1998 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 643V
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,353 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,351 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,257 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,257 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,341 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,554 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 51,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

n/s/f floor hold

o/s/f outer sill top hold

very bad oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,556 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 50,556 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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GBW 643V is a 1998 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GBW 643V, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Gsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBW 643V registered?

GBW 643V is a 1998 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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