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RCA 276Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 276Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil fouling

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil fouling

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,514 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,916 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,913 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RCA 276Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RCA 276Y, 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 RCA 276Y registered?

RCA 276Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 29 November 1982.

Is RCA 276Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 276Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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