MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer front sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion front edges of both rear wheel arch panels to floor and sill box sections corroded (6.1.B.2)
all four tyres have very small age cracks
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres have small age cracks
nearside rear suspenion return pipe slightly damp on connector with unit
small age cracks in all tyres
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
screenwash slow to work
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Gsa?
Based on 1,267 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
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MVL 257Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 MVL 257Y, 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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What year was MVL 257Y registered?
MVL 257Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 12 May 1983.
Is MVL 257Y safe to buy?
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