CarVerify

Free Car Check

JBL 540W

1980 Citroen Gsa

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,693 mi
Last recorded66,693 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Citroen Gsa53,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 540W
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,822 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills/underside of vehicle corroded - under sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,818 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked with blue (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills/underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both sills corroded

floor & rear sub frame corroded/undersealed

nearside front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside rear suspension component damp but not leaking advise further inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,040 miles

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/r ,n/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing deterioration

n/s/r suspension component weeping

o/s floor showing corrosion

o/s/r sub-frame showing corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 61,794 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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
Full Citroen Gsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JBL 540W is a 1980 Citroen Gsa in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 53,495 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 JBL 540W, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBL 540W?

You can check the full history of JBL 540W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JBL 540W registered?

JBL 540W is a 1980 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is JBL 540W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBL 540W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBL 540W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JBL 540W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.