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OAB 812Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 812Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 50,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 49,995 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 49,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 499,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,958 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,536 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 46,536 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,091 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,264 miles

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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OAB 812Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 85,819 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 OAB 812Y, 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 44 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAB 812Y registered?

OAB 812Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is OAB 812Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 812Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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