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B246 LPJ

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,096 mi
Last recorded64,096 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB246 LPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,096 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 64,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,332 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,898 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 61,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,225 miles

Nearside Front side repeater indicator not working

Offside Front side repeater indicator not working

Fail 27 Jan 2022 60,225 miles

Nearside Front side repeater indicator not working

Offside Front side repeater indicator not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 55,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 51,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,242 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,527 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,479 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2007 37,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,285 miles

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

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

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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B246 LPJ is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,065 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 B246 LPJ, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B246 LPJ registered?

B246 LPJ is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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