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C184 FCV

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 82,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,777 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 69,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,435 miles

water leak front o/s lower hose

Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

water leak front o/s lower hose

Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,065 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,065 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,980 miles

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,841 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 57,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 56,884 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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C184 FCV is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C184 FCV, 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 C184 FCV registered?

C184 FCV is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 28 August 1985.

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