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B491 FMR

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,747 mi
Last recorded93,747 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 FMR
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 93,747 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR & NSR boot floor pan corroded.

Steering lock does not engage.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,296 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,679 miles

o/s/r plate to inner sill not welded to old inner sill

Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,679 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r plate to inner sill not welded to old inner sill

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,096 miles

ADVISES AS PER TEST 770243967117

Fail 12 Jun 2007 86,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR N/S TYRE. CONDITION AND PLATING TO CHASSIS AND BODYWORK.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,849 miles

WASHER PUMP POOR. REAR BOX HOLED. CHIP IN SCREEN. TANK DAMP. BONNET STAY. REAR N/S TYRE.

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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B491 FMR is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B491 FMR, 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 B491 FMR registered?

B491 FMR is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B491 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 FMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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