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WPH 812Y

1982 Citroen Gsa

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Citroen Gsa85,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 812Y
MakeCitroen
ModelGsa
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,857 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Undersill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 98,857 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Undersill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 96,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 95,237 miles

Centre 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)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2015 93,328 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 93,328 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,221 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,547 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 91,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 87,530 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,603 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 83,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,723 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 79,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,192 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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WPH 812Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WPH 812Y, 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 WPH 812Y registered?

WPH 812Y is a 1982 Citroen Gsa, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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