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SNR 48X

1981 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Citroen Gsa66,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNR 48X
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 105,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drive shaft damp around brake disc area

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 105,716 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drive shaft damp around brake disc area

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,444 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion n/s and o/s/f inner wheel archs but outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,715 miles

very bad engine oil leaks very close to inboard brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,754 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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SNR 48X is a 1981 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 66,818 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 SNR 48X, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SNR 48X registered?

SNR 48X is a 1981 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SNR 48X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNR 48X shows 6 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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