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FNP 409W

1981 Citroen Gsa

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Citroen Gsa66,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 409W
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear hydraulic pipes corroding

Nearside floorpan corroding

Nearside front inner arch corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,195 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,890 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 97,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,679 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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FNP 409W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNP 409W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNP 409W registered?

FNP 409W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FNP 409W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 409W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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