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MVW 887V

1980 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,495 mi
Last recorded53,495 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Citroen Gsa53,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVW 887V
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition near legal limit and cracked

offside front tyre in poor condition with low tread and perishing.

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,091 miles

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

offside rear brake effort reduced

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,666 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,115 miles

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,781 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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MVW 887V is a 1980 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Citroen Gsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 53,495 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 MVW 887V, 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 46 years old, this Citroen Gsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVW 887V?

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What year was MVW 887V registered?

MVW 887V is a 1980 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is MVW 887V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVW 887V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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