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C164 JGF

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 JGF
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cooling fan not working

Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,883 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 80,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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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C164 JGF is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C164 JGF, 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 C164 JGF registered?

C164 JGF is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C164 JGF safe to buy?

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