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LWX 105V

1980 Citroen Gsa

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,939 mi
Last recorded4,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Citroen Gsa53,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWX 105V
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 4,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 974 miles

Oil leak

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 96,155 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heveley underseald underneath

n/s/f sill damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2006 91,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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LWX 105V is a 1980 Citroen Gsa in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWX 105V, 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 LWX 105V?

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What year was LWX 105V registered?

LWX 105V is a 1980 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 20 February 1980.

Is LWX 105V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWX 105V shows 9 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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