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SOC 936Y

1983 Citroen Gsa

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Citroen Gsa75,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOC 936Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,432 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

washer jet weak

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,006 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,770 miles

Offside floor corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside floor corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 82,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly loose

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 82,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,079 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,333 miles

the sidewalls of both rear tyres are deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2009 77,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

the sidewalls of both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,701 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 75,581 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,257 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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SOC 936Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SOC 936Y, 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 SOC 936Y registered?

SOC 936Y is a 1983 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 28 January 1983.

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