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YLC 89X

1982 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 89X
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,124 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,334 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 113,334 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,916 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,113 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 87,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 181,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 181,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 164,356 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 164,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 151,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,723 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 137,819 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 129,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 129,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 122,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 122,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 114,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 97,443 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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YLC 89X is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YLC 89X, 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.

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What year was YLC 89X registered?

YLC 89X is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is YLC 89X safe to buy?

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