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B877 HNP

1985 Citroen Visa

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB877 HNP
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 50,565 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 49,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,351 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,304 miles

Rear bumper insecure

n/s outer sill corroded by front door

Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s outer sill corroded by front door

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,285 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,272 miles

n/s outer body sill corroding at front outside prescribed areas.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s outer body sill corroding at front outside prescribed areas.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,264 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near-side steering rack ball has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near-side steering rack ball has slight play

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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B877 HNP is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B877 HNP, 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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B877 HNP is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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