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HCE 831X

1982 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 831X
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,578 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

larger tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

larger tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,689 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise clips fitted to fuel filter

Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,922 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise clips fitted to fuel filter

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,089 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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HCE 831X is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCE 831X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCE 831X registered?

HCE 831X is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is HCE 831X safe to buy?

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