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B527 XDV

1985 Citroen Visa

Maroon Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,422 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,422 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,867 miles

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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B527 XDV is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Maroon with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B527 XDV, 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 B527 XDV registered?

B527 XDV is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B527 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B527 XDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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