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C409 PPJ

1985 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 PPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,056 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,509 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,509 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 81,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 80,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,954 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/camp (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension boot weeping

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/camp (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension boot weeping

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 75,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,952 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

horn only works when car is moveing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,273 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 64,349 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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C409 PPJ is a 1985 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C409 PPJ, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C409 PPJ registered?

C409 PPJ is a 1985 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 11 September 1985.

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