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A455 JDF

1984 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Citroen Visa59,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 JDF
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 58,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,165 miles

All tyres deteriorated (Strong advise)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,165 miles

All tyres deteriorated (Strong advise)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

underbody and components covered in waxoyl

Fail 6 May 2016 56,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

underbody and components covered in waxoyl

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot fllor and rear cross member are corroded

both front tyres are perished

c.o emissions very low

h.c emissions high

n/s door mirror lens is damaged

n/s front inner wing has been repaired

o/s head light adjuster fixings are poor

o/s rear hand and foot brakes are slower to operate

outer sills are rusted and weak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor and rear cross member are badly corroded

both front tyres are badly perished

co emissions are very low

hc emission is high

n/s mirror lens is damaged

o/s hand brake performance is low

outer sills are rusted and weak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,109 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,786 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,786 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 49,383 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

c-o close to limit-3.42 hc 346

How Reliable is the Citroen Visa?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Side repeater not working 60
Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 43
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A455 JDF is a 1984 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 59,166 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 Visa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A455 JDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Visa typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A455 JDF registered?

A455 JDF is a 1984 Citroen Visa, first registered on 27 January 1984.

Is A455 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 JDF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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