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SMF 572Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 572Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,265 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 111,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,276 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 101,244 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 99,906 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 99,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 98,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,318 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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SMF 572Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SMF 572Y, 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 SMF 572Y registered?

SMF 572Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 29 November 1982.

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