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GUR 831Y

1983 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

152,166 mi
Last recorded152,166 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUR 831Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,166 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area

Second hand fuel filler pipe used / is severely deteriorated

Under body , inner & outer sills have had various welding repair works carried out and covered in thick chassis black

Fail 16 Nov 2023 152,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel filler pipe is damaged / cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross member is holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area

Under body , inner & outer sills have had various welding repair works carried out and covered in thick chassis black

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,049 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 147,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,956 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 141,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 140,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 137,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 133,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 129,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 125,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 125,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,057 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 125,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 123,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 123,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 122,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 122,382 miles

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

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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GUR 831Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GUR 831Y, 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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GUR 831Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 16 March 1983.

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