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TLK 160W

1981 Citroen Gsa

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Citroen Gsa66,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLK 160W
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 133,462 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 13,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

underfloor heavily undersealed front to rear, break pipes front to rear are heavily undersealed.

fuel filter pipes have no clips fitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 133,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

underfloor heavily undersealed front to rear , brake pipes front to rear are heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,649 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 128,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 126,253 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 123,459 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 123,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 121,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 121,668 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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TLK 160W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 TLK 160W, 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.

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TLK 160W is a 1981 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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